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Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework for elections should be reviewed to address shortcomings noted in this and previous OSCE/ODIHR reports. Consideration could be given to codify existing regulations into electoral legislation so as to ensure legal certainty and coherence. Legal reform should be undertaken well in advance of the next elections and involve open consultation with all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Netherlands
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to exploring alternative voting methods which duly uphold OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Alternative Voting Methods
Netherlands
2025
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure an effective and timely response to all forms of digital and online threats and further strengthen electoral integrity, consideration could be given to establishing a clear legal and institutional framework for monitoring the digital environment, including the definition of mandates, co-ordination arrangements among relevant bodies, and transparency safeguards governing response mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the need to maintain proxy voting given the existing alternative methods to cast a ballot and with a view to ensuring the secrecy and equality of the vote. Alternatives to proxy voting should be explored for prisoners, which may include establishing polling stations in prisons or providing mobile ballot boxes.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Alternative Voting Methods
Netherlands
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Additional voting methods should be introduced for voters in places of detention, enabling them to exercise their right to vote personally by a secret ballot.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Alternative Voting Methods
Netherlands
2025
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The new PPA should clearly define the appointment process for members of the Dutch Authority for Political Parties to help ensure the independence and impartiality of its oversight role. The Authority’s mandate, resources, staffing, and enforcement powers, including investigative and sanctioning powers, should be clearly established in law to enable it to effectively carry out its functions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The election legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of the CRPD, to ensure the full voting rights of persons with various types of mental disabilities, including the right to request assistance to vote from a person of their choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Netherlands
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure accountability, all campaign contributions should be registered, including donations in-kind. Consideration should be given to regulating donations from foreign donors and to introducing reasonable limits on donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Netherlands
2025
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To support a more efficient candidate registration process, the Electoral Council could consider digitizing it, including allowing the electronic submission of candidacy nomination documents.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Adequate time limits for deciding on election-related complaints at all levels should be provided by the legislation to ensure the implementation of the right to an effective and timely remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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