Due to the ruling, no concern can be raised about the constitutionality and legality of the 2014 local elections, Áder said.

The top court scrutinised the law at the initiative of opposition deputies, who criticised the legislation, which eliminated the earlier system of councillors being directly elected, and which is seen by the opposition as one violating the principle of equal voting rights.

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