In May 2023, the parliament of Mongolia passed a constitutional reform that – among other things – enlarged its legislative branch from 76 members to 126. With the first post-reform parliamentary election coming up this June, political parties have opportunities to enhance civic engagement, include more women, and encourage youth participation in the political life … Read more
Mongolia’s parliamentary election in June 2024 will be a pivotal moment for the country’s democracy. The newly enlarged legislative branch hopes to strengthen the country’s multi-party governance, but there is still a certain level of instability in the electoral system and low voter representation. The 2024 elections will be the first since the recent constitutional … Read more
Advertisement On May 31, the Mongolian parliament passed a major constitutional reform to enlarge the legislative body from 76 members to 126. The change will impact Mongolia’s electoral system and representative democracy at large. The proposal to increase the number of legislators to either 152 or 126 has been the subject of a prolonged legal … Read more