Complaining to the regional authority about organisational or technical aspects of elections to the European Parliament

Main information

If you are dissatisfied with the election process in your district or the conduct of the municipal authority or members of the district electoral commission when exercising your right to vote, and you have already been unsuccessful in seeking protection from the municipal authority, you have the right to file a complaint against the municipal authority with the relevant regional authority. 

The regional authority cannot objectively assess the complaint if you have not first sought protection from the municipal authority.

This applies to you if

You are dissatisfied with the election process in your district or municipality, you have complained to your municipal authority, and that authority did not uphold your complaint.  

When to use this service

You may file a complaint at any time; however, you are advised to file it as possible so that, where appropriate, it can be redressed in a timely manner.  

Example: The municipal authority refuses to issue you with a voter ID card. The complaint should be filed immediately so that, as part of the remedy, your voter ID card can be duly delivered on time so that you can vote in the elections.

Service settlement

What you need if you are using this service

In your complaint, please state:

• your first name,
• your surname,
• your date of birth,
• your permanent residential address (for foreign nationals, your residential address in Czechia),
• the reason for your complaint,
• how you want your complaint to be resolved, and
• your signature.

Where and how to solve this service

You may file a complaint orally, in writing or by telephone.

File your complaint with the regional authority in whose territory the municipality you are complaining about is located.

Additional information

What is the benefit of this service

A complaint is a means of protecting your rights and seeking redress.  

Appeal options

If you are subsequently dissatisfied with how the municipal authority has dealt with your request, you may file a complaint with the Ministry of the Interior.