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2 of July, 13:52

 The opposition bloc will not support the project on local elections in Ukraine
Faction "Opposition bloc in the Ukrainian Parliament will not support the draft law on local elections, because It would lead to" the usurpation of power by the ruling coalition, said on Thursday the people's Deputy faction Eugene Moore.

Ukraine's Parliament on Thursday wished to take in the General law that determines the rules for elections to local councils, which will be held on October 25 this year. The document stipulates that the regional, city and district councils will be elected by proportional representation, and elections of deputies of village and settlement councils will be held by the majority system.

review Murewa, the authorities 'intention to replace the system of elections four months before the date of event is "absurd" and contrary to the decisions of the Venice Commission. The people's Deputy added that in the proposed document there are also a number of significant shortcomings, for example, are not taken into account the desire for a time displaced, and destroyed the system of absentee voting certificates ".

"From the law seized the position on self-nomination. This means that the leaders of the opinions of a large number of citizens, authorities in communities that are not agreeing with the major political forces, will not be able to register as a candidate, " Moore said at a press conference.

He also believes that it is technically difficult to build up the process of elections under the new law." we must rebuild the polls, to introduce a fresh ballot boxes and voting booths. It all rests on the shoulders of local governments, which face an acute shortage of financial resources. We believe that all these issues have nothing to do with democratic initiatives and are intended only for the coalition was able to usurp power in the country, for this reason, the Faction of the party "Opposition bloc" for this bill to vote will not be ", - said the people's Deputy.

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