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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
Consideration could be given to amend the election legislation to make all election-related meetings public, in order to enhance the transparency of the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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
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
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
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to providing for an appeal to court against election results 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
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing temporary special measures in the legal framework to promote women’s participation in elected office. Such measures could include quotas and placement requirements for candidate lists, as well as linking public subsidies for political parties to the representation of women among party members and candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary 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
In order to increase the transparency of campaign funding, the law could be reviewed to lower the public disclosure threshold on donations and require the disclosure of donations received up until the election day. Consideration should be given to introducing a post-electoral reporting requirement, covering all campaign contributions and expenditures.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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
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