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2021
EET
Presidential
The authorities should consider consolidating the election legislation to avoid inconsistencies and to increase its accessibility and transparency.
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:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
In order to maintain the impartiality and professionalism of polling station commissions (PSCs), the authorities should review the process of their appointment. Specific measures could be considered, such as mechanisms for mayors to maintain a roster of qualified persons, trainings for prospective PSC members, and eliminating the obligation of citizens to serve on PSCs without prior consent.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
Consideration should be given to shortening the time limits for submission and verification of campaign finance reports to reflect international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
In order to allow the Entity on Political Finance and Accounts to perform its oversight role in an effective and timely manner, and to ensure a clear division between the oversight body and its appellate instance, consideration should be given to granting it institutional and financial autonomy.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
Criminal prosecution for defamation, libel, insult, and slander should be repealed in favour of civil sanctions with a reasonable financial penalty.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
The NEC should consider meeting in sessions that are open to the public. The NEC could also consider publishing the draft agendas of their sessions.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
The legislature should consider harmonizing the timelines for obtaining the special tax identification number and for opening the campaign bank account.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
To increase the transparency and public oversight of political and campaign finance, the Entity on Political Finance and Accounts should consider establishing an online system of reporting that allows for data analysis.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Portugal
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
In line with the principle of transparency, the election administration should consider opening its sessions to the public and publishing the draft agendas in advance of its sessions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure consistent application of the election procedures, standardized training for all lower-level commission members should be provided in advance of election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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