PKB: Parliamentary Threshold Necessary for Democratic Effectiveness

PKB has responded to NasDem’s proposal to raise the parliamentary threshold to 7 per cent. PKB stated that the regulation is still necessary for effective democracy.

“The threshold is still needed for the effectiveness and productivity of democracy,” said PKB’s Deputy Secretary-General, Daniel Johan, to reporters on Wednesday (25 February 2026).

Daniel said that PKB is still reviewing the appropriate figure for the parliamentary threshold.

“But so far, the team is still conducting a detailed and in-depth review of the percentage level,” he said.

Proposal for a 7% Parliamentary Threshold

NasDem’s Chairman, Surya Paloh, previously stated that NasDem would remain consistent in pushing for the parliamentary threshold to be increased to 7 per cent. Paloh believes that a 7 per cent threshold would be much more effective.

“I think NasDem should remain consistent on this. Unless there are significant changes, of course. In any case, we, NasDem, believe that, frankly, from a multi-party system, if we can transition to a selected party system, it would be much more effective. To maintain government stability and also for the implementation of the benefits of the freedom of democracy that we have,” said Surya Paloh at NasDem Tower, Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Saturday (21 February).

Paloh then mentioned the large number of political parties. Paloh questioned what the point of democracy is if it does not bring benefits.

“So, it could be a matter for reflection for us. We are too happy with the large number of political parties in the name of democracy itself. But on the other hand, what is the point of democracy if it does not bring benefits and consistency in our pursuit of the ideals of independence that we have. Ability, effectiveness, rationality, intellectuality, and morality must move much closer to and towards our common goals,” he said.

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(azh/jbr)