Statistical data regarding the exercise of electoral rights and the application of this Directive can be useful in the identification of measures necessary to ensure the effective exercise of Union citizens’ electoral rights. Such statistical data can help evaluate the measures put in place to support the participation of Union citizens in elections and could result in more efficient solutions. In particular, where available, statistical data on the participation of non-national Union citizens in elections, such as data on the registration of voters and candidates and on voter turnout, as well as aggregated anonymised data on nationality, age, language and location, could be useful for Union and national policy measures supporting high turnout and facilitating the exercise of electoral rights. The collection of such data, in full respect of data protection applicable rules, may be conducted, through, inter alia, surveys or any methods of deriving information from public or administrative sources. The European Cooperation Network on Elections could support such a process by developing common references for the collection of data on the participation of non-national Union citizens in elections.
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