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2019
EOM
Local
elections
Legislation should be amended to ensure that the media are able to independently cover activities of electoral contestants with a view to limit the use of party produced content in news programming and avoid misleading voters. Whenever content produced by political parties is used by the media, it should be clearly labelled.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
In order to ensure transparency of electoral dispute resolution outcomes, all decisions of the Electoral College could be published promptly and be accessible to all.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework needs further review to address outstanding ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations and a number of ambiguities and inconsistencies. The changes in the law should be preceded by an open and inclusive consultation process, and be enacted well before the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The state should guarantee the right to a free and secret choice. Any form of pressure to disclose whether and how people voted should be prevented.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Law enforcement agencies should intensify efforts to identify, investigate and prosecute cases of vote-buying. Citizens should be encouraged to report and provide evidence of any vote-buying or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Albania should ensure the security of citizens’ personal data. Relevant institutions should thoroughly investigate and sanction any breach which impacts public confidence in the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legislation should be amended to ensure that media are able to independently cover activities of electoral contestants with a view to limit the use of party produced content in the news.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To respect the principle of equal opportunity, the nationwide 1 per cent threshold for independent candidates should be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Electoral System
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to guarantee legal certainty and effective election administration, binding sub-regulations should be in line with the primary legislation and be enacted in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to strengthen transparency and avoid any delays in administering elections, the CEC should publish a comprehensive electoral calendar with respective deadlines, including for adopting sub-legal acts, for training and logistical tasks.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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