Nylva Hiruela / The Ministry of Finance published tomorrow, Friday, in the Official State Bulletin (BOE) an order extended until January 25 within registration on the electoral roll for immigrants from Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Norway, Iceland, Paraguay, Peru and New Zealand and meet the requirements for to vote in municipal elections to be held on 22 May. Initially the deadline was 15 this month. This decision was taken After numerous complaints expressed by various associations of immigrants, as is the case Fenadee (National Federation of Ecuadorians in Spain), which argued in a manifesto that the term well enough (from 1 December to 15 January), was coincident with holidays, "which de facto reduces the effective time of registration."
An estimated 350,000 migrants from those countries with which Spain has signed an agreement of reciprocity (ie, that the English living in these countries may also participate in the elections) may vote in municipal elections in the which voters would be more numerous Ecuadorians, 347,797 for the regular, 229,277 cards have a long-term residence, followed by Colombians, with 113,738, and Peru with 113. 738, according to the Permanent Immigration Observatory with data to date of September 30, 2010. However, this registration process has been accompanied by controversy, as has Susan Pozo, vice president of the Hispanic Association of Ecuadorian Rumiñahui Tribune Solidarity, " not been released much information about the voting rights of immigrants , who are spreading this information are the organizations and associations immigrants. Many people do not know who can vote or that this should register. " In addition, twenty associations have denounced the existence of barriers to entry , as reported enlatino.com
Pozo Susana says many municipalities are requiring migrants to have a long card (which this would be enough), go to the police station, but not everyone, but it handled a few "for them to issue a certificate of residence, which is expected to pay and a deadline. Fenadee in its manifesto spoke of waiting fifteen, twenty and twenty-five days. Also denounced the Federation, "the practice in many municipal offices not to allow the delivery of census registration without the contribution of police certification," as it unjust rate to be paid as "drop and affects the fundamental right to vote so outrageous. " Why extend the right to migrants from outside? Susan Pozo, states that "a form of integration is to participate actively." Platform "All Equal. All citizens " stated in a manifesto published by them, which is a requirement of democracy, social justice and consideration to being subject to the same standards as their fellow citizens, and a commitment to integration and social cohesion. This is why this platform claims that this right is recognized for all EU citizens, and for that bet on a Art.13.2 reform. English Constitution (CE), by deleting the requirement of reciprocity treaties this requirement as "impossible to make treaties with countries that do not recognize these rights to the English, either because they have no democratic regimes that meet the standards minimum international or compliments do not recognize these rights to foreigners. "
So Platform "All Equal. All citizens, "claiming the right of all citizens to vote in municipal elections, national and regional, even calling for the reform impulse of the Lisbon Treaty so that they can vote in elections outside the European Parliament, once be included as European citizens - and to stand as candidates. It is true that the community can vote in local and European elections, but they have denied access to national and regional elections. Just consider that the requirement for permanent residence must be considered a less than five years.
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Article 13.2 English Constitution (CE) said that only the English can vote and stand as candidates in elections, but leaves open the possibility for foreigners to vote in municipal elections if Spain reaches reciprocal agreements with countries of origin, namely the English in the country with which Spain has established the agreement, may also vote in elections.
What are the requirements to vote?
Proceed -Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Iceland and New Zealand
-Being over 18
-Being registered. City Council will vote on which is registered.
-Have a residence permit in Spain
-5 years of permanent residence in Spain (three years in the case of Norway)
- on the Electoral Register of the municipality in which it is registered within deadline.
What should I do?
The Electoral Census Office will send a letter by letter to the homes of foreigners who meet all the requirements. Two types have been sent Communications: 1.For
that all conditions . In this case, interested parties may register online at https: / / sede.ine.gob.es/manifestacionVotoCere/index2.jsp, and gain access to the assigned password given in the communication or communication may also receive complete and mail account for free in the enclosed envelope in it and following the instructions in the letter. 2.For
that all conditions, except the validity of the foreigner's identity card . In this case the applicant must provide a photocopy of the NIE in force or certificate residence issued by the Police, together with the signed letter. Shipping is free.
3.También interested can submit applications for registration in person at City Hall in the municipality of residence. .
An estimated 350,000 migrants from those countries with which Spain has signed an agreement of reciprocity (ie, that the English living in these countries may also participate in the elections) may vote in municipal elections in the which voters would be more numerous Ecuadorians, 347,797 for the regular, 229,277 cards have a long-term residence, followed by Colombians, with 113,738, and Peru with 113. 738, according to the Permanent Immigration Observatory with data to date of September 30, 2010. However, this registration process has been accompanied by controversy, as has Susan Pozo, vice president of the Hispanic Association of Ecuadorian Rumiñahui Tribune Solidarity, " not been released much information about the voting rights of immigrants , who are spreading this information are the organizations and associations immigrants. Many people do not know who can vote or that this should register. " In addition, twenty associations have denounced the existence of barriers to entry , as reported enlatino.com
Pozo Susana says many municipalities are requiring migrants to have a long card (which this would be enough), go to the police station, but not everyone, but it handled a few "for them to issue a certificate of residence, which is expected to pay and a deadline. Fenadee in its manifesto spoke of waiting fifteen, twenty and twenty-five days. Also denounced the Federation, "the practice in many municipal offices not to allow the delivery of census registration without the contribution of police certification," as it unjust rate to be paid as "drop and affects the fundamental right to vote so outrageous. " Why extend the right to migrants from outside? Susan Pozo, states that "a form of integration is to participate actively." Platform "All Equal. All citizens " stated in a manifesto published by them, which is a requirement of democracy, social justice and consideration to being subject to the same standards as their fellow citizens, and a commitment to integration and social cohesion. This is why this platform claims that this right is recognized for all EU citizens, and for that bet on a Art.13.2 reform. English Constitution (CE), by deleting the requirement of reciprocity treaties this requirement as "impossible to make treaties with countries that do not recognize these rights to the English, either because they have no democratic regimes that meet the standards minimum international or compliments do not recognize these rights to foreigners. "
So Platform "All Equal. All citizens, "claiming the right of all citizens to vote in municipal elections, national and regional, even calling for the reform impulse of the Lisbon Treaty so that they can vote in elections outside the European Parliament, once be included as European citizens - and to stand as candidates. It is true that the community can vote in local and European elections, but they have denied access to national and regional elections. Just consider that the requirement for permanent residence must be considered a less than five years.
To Read more ...
Article 13.2 English Constitution (CE) said that only the English can vote and stand as candidates in elections, but leaves open the possibility for foreigners to vote in municipal elections if Spain reaches reciprocal agreements with countries of origin, namely the English in the country with which Spain has established the agreement, may also vote in elections.
What are the requirements to vote?
Proceed -Ecuador, Colombia, Bolivia, Chile, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Iceland and New Zealand
-Being over 18
-Being registered. City Council will vote on which is registered.
-Have a residence permit in Spain
-5 years of permanent residence in Spain (three years in the case of Norway)
- on the Electoral Register of the municipality in which it is registered within deadline.
What should I do?
The Electoral Census Office will send a letter by letter to the homes of foreigners who meet all the requirements. Two types have been sent Communications: 1.For
that all conditions . In this case, interested parties may register online at https: / / sede.ine.gob.es/manifestacionVotoCere/index2.jsp, and gain access to the assigned password given in the communication or communication may also receive complete and mail account for free in the enclosed envelope in it and following the instructions in the letter. 2.For
that all conditions, except the validity of the foreigner's identity card . In this case the applicant must provide a photocopy of the NIE in force or certificate residence issued by the Police, together with the signed letter. Shipping is free.
3.También interested can submit applications for registration in person at City Hall in the municipality of residence. .
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