Any derogation from the general rules of this Directive has to be warranted, pursuant to Article 22(2) TFEU, by problems specific to a Member State and has to be in line with the requirements set out in Article 52 of the Charter, including the requirement for any limitation on the exercise of the right to vote and to stand as a candidate in elections to the European Parliament to be provided for by law and be subject to the principles of proportionality and necessity. In addition, any derogation has to be in line with Article 47 of the Charter.
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