Such constituencies are often organized in order to engage expatriate or diaspora voters who retain their citizenship.
France, Tunisia's former colonial ruler, elected ten representatives; Italy three; Germany one; North America and the rest of Europe two; and other Arab states two.
Notably, the Canadian government of Stephen Harper in 2011 protested at the establishment of such constituencies covering the territory of Canada by France and Tunisia, and publicly declared that voting booths for the upcoming elections for both countries would not be allowed in Canadian territory.
However, in 2012, an agreement was reached between the three countries whereby such booths could be located primarily in embassies and consulate offices.
The Liberal Democrats has an international branch, Lib Dems Abroad, encompassing some 2000 party members living outside the UK.