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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
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
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to explicitly provide the legal right to appeal election results to a competent court as the final authority.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
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
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To safeguard objective and neutral supervision over political finance, consideration should be given to setting up an independent oversight body.
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
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The Elections Act should be amended to clearly determine the framework for training polling staff, including mandatory usage of uniform materials on key procedures so as to ensure consistency and equal treatment of voters. These materials could incorporate best practices already used by different municipalities.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
All political groups should be permitted to nominate the same maximum number of candidates on their lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The deadlines and resources of the Electoral Council for reviewing the candidate lists should be expanded to avoid possible inaccuracies and mistakes in the candidate registration process.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Netherlands
2017
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Building upon the existing good practice of some political parties, consideration could be given to introducing special measures in the legal framework to promote women candidates, in line with international standards. This could include a minimum number of candidates from each gender on all candidate lists or a specified placement order.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The supervision of political finance should be entrusted to an oversight body independent from the government, with powers clearly defined in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
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
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