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European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In Member States where it is currently not the case, candidate registration should allow for independent candidates, in line with OSCE commitments and international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to enhance respect for freedom of association and expression, the legal framework should be amended to allow voters to sign in support of more than one electoral contestant in each election in the EU Member States that currently apply such restriction.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Effective measures should be undertaken, including by political parties, in order to promote inclusive participation of candidates from under-represented groups, including women, persons with disabilities and youth.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
European Union
2009
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing amendments into election legislation in order to ensure adequate access and co-operation for domestic and international observers, in line with OSCE commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
The laws of EU Member States should be revised to explicitly guarantee the access of citizen and international observers to all stages of the electoral process, in line with international commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
European Union
2009
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Additional efforts should be made to improve the process of the exchange of information on registered voters among Member States. The exchange of information about Community voters should be extended beyond bilateral exchanges, and the data should be harmonized and sufficiently detailed to allow accurate identification of Community voters and prevent possible multiple voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To facilitate inclusive electoral participation, relevant institutions should continue exploring alternative voting methods which duly comply with OSCE commitments and other international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
European Union
2024
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective remedies are available during elections, it is recommended to further enhance the election dispute resolution processes. This includes introducing the possibility of judicial review with public hearing at all stages of the electoral process and establishing timely deadlines for filing and adjudicating such appeals.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
European Union
2009
EET
Parliamentary
elections
It is suggested that further consideration be given by the EP and EU Member States to harmonizing the date of the EP election day, as this would address the challenges posed under the current system.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
European Union
2009
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to ensuring harmonization of eligibility requirements for candidates in EP elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
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