Nous soutenons en particulier le principe du scrutin proportionnel en tant que principe électoral démocratique.
We agree in particular with the principle of proportional representation as the democratic system of suffrage.
Le fait que nous soyons d'accord - ou sur le point de nous mettre d'accord - sur le principe du scrutin proportionnel est particulièrement réjouissant.
It is very encouraging to see that we are in agreement on the basic principles of proportional representation, or rather that we are on the verge of reaching such agreement.
Premièrement, au sujet des circonscriptions électorales, il me paraît bon de se limiter aux grands pays et d'établir très clairement que cela ne porte pas préjudice au principe du scrutin proportionnel.
Firstly the matter of constituencies. It is right that these should be limited to the larger countries and it should be made quite clear that the principle of proportional representation should not be affected by this in any way.