{
  "regions": {
    "france": {
      "name": "France",
      "timezone": "Europe/Paris",
      "official_url": "https://www.service-public.fr",
      "registration_url": "https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/R16396",
      "status_url": "https://www.service-public.fr",
      "registration": {
        "methods": ["Commune registration check", "Online public service guidance", "Local mairie support"],
        "required_documents": ["Identity document", "Proof of address", "Citizenship or EU voting eligibility where applicable"],
        "processing_time": "Varies by election calendar",
        "fallback": "Contact the local mairie or official public service portal."
      },
      "eligibility": {
        "residency_rule": "Eligibility depends on nationality, commune registration, residence, and election type."
      },
      "deadlines": [
        {
          "id": "fr-register",
          "title": "Electoral list verification",
          "date": "2026-05-01T17:00:00+02:00",
          "category": "Registration",
          "critical": false,
          "description": "Verify registration on the electoral list before the relevant election.",
          "source": "Sample EU country configuration"
        }
      ],
      "contacts": {
        "official": "Local mairie or Service-Public.fr",
        "hotline": "Check official local contact",
        "rights_restoration": "Check official eligibility guidance."
      }
    }
  }
}