A/HRC/7/23/Add.2 page 26 Enhancement of political participation 95. Full and effective participation in national and regional political structures, as well as representation within key government ministries and institutions, is essential to future efforts to protect and promote the rights of minorities. Political parties in France should seek ways to increase the number of persons belonging to minorities that win election to national regional and local government structures. 96. The Government of France should establish consultative bodies of persons belonging to minorities to facilitate the full and effective participation of minorities in all decisions that affect them, and in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of policies and programmes in respect of minority issues and those which impact on the lives of minorities. -----