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2023
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should ensure proper implementation of the Law on the Right to Information, decriminalize defamation and support independent journalism.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
In line with previous ODIHR recommendations and to ensure the stability of the election administration, consideration should be given to reviewing the system of nominating members and secretaries of the lower-level election administration. Measures should be introduced to exclude arbitrary replacements of members of the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
The use by media of material produced by parties or state authorities in news and information programmes should be avoided or limited to exceptional cases, particularly during election campaigns. Whenever aired, such material should be clearly identified as content produced by political contestants as required by law. Sanctions should be in place and enforced for violations related to identification requirements.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Sub-legal acts regulating the electoral process should be adopted in a timely manner to ensure legal certainty, effective preparation and public understanding.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
The election administration, political parties and civil society should strive to further improve voter education programmes, in particular in regions. Consideration could be given to tailoring initiatives to the needs of national minorities, especially Roma and Egyptians, and voters with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance transparency and increase public confidence, adequate resources should be allocated well in advance to ensure effective preparation and meaningful public independent scrutiny of election technologies.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should better acquaint voters with election technologies and provide equal access to the voting process. Measures should be introduced to allow voters using new technologies to cast their ballots independently and in full secrecy.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Local authorities and the election administration should strengthen their efforts to ensure the accessibility of voting centres for people with disabilities and to improve their independent access to the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure universal suffrage and equal treatment before the law, restrictions based on intellectual and psychosocial disabilities should be abolished.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should inform all voters about the location of their respective voting centres and consistently display voter lists across all municipalities. Consideration should be given to moving the deadline for notifying voters closer to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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