The Flemish Parliament: election and status of Flemish representatives

In view of the fifth direct election of the Flemish Parliament on 25 May 2014, 'The Flemish Parliament. Election and status of the Flemish representatives' a clear and up-to-date overview of the complete legal framework .

It contains a comprehensive analysis of the complete election procedure , with attention to the role of all actors involved: voters, candidates, lists and political parties. It also discusses the election campaign and various specific campaign resources , the access of candidates and parties to the media , and the limitation and control of the election expenditure . The focus is then on the various public law and material aspects of the statute of the Flemish representatives. A collection of the most relevant electoral law makes the book complete.

The book contains both the consequences of the sixth state reform and the recent changes in the financial status of Flemish representatives.

This publication is not only an indispensable working tool for all Flemish representatives and candidate representatives, but also offers a wealth of information to practitioners of public law, the media, government agencies and interested citizens (voters).