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2019
EOM
Local
elections
In line with previous ODIHR recommendations, in order to enhance public confidence in the electoral process, consideration should be given to alternative formulas for nominating members of election administration, supported by procedural safeguards for their independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
The rules on candidate registration and withdrawals should be formulated precisely and their implementation by the Central Election Commission should be guided by the principle of legal certainty.
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
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
The responsibilities of the MMB should be clearly defined. The MMB should adopt a monitoring methodology in a timely manner, publish without delay its media monitoring reports, as well as decisions and other types of letters and requests to the media. The MMB should be allotted adequate resources for more detailed media monitoring, including of regional broadcasters.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should take a proactive role ensuring accessibility of voting centres for persons with disabilities. Premises that lack accessibility should be identified well in advance and alternative solutions offered where necessary.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
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
2019
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities and political parties should undertake utmost measures to eliminate the long-standing problem of misuse of administrative resources in and between elections. Authorities should issue precise rules that define how public resources may and may not be used for electoral purposes. Further steps should be taken to achieve the de-politicisation of the civil service and ensure that pressure is not applied on voters to attend campaign events or vote in a particular way.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
The Electoral Code should be amended to guarantee equal access to the media for all contesting parties in all types of editorial programming and to allow all contestants to purchase advertising space under equal conditions. Additional considerations could be given to allocating a certain amount of free time equally to all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
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
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Restrictions to the right to stand of those whose guilt in committing a crime has not been established by a final court decision should be lifted.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Legal provisions related to the campaign, including those against misuse of administrative resources, should be reviewed to remove ambiguities and ensure a level playing field. The authorities, including the election administration and law enforcement bodies, should treat all election contestants equally.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to recruiting and training the technical operators in charge of electronic voter identification in a timely manner. The Central Election Commission should consider conducting an independent audit of the equipment and software before election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should make genuine efforts to raise awareness about the long-standing phenomenon of vote-buying and the risks it poses for the integrity of elections. Public denunciation of such practices before and during the campaign by key stakeholders, including state officials and party leaders, could serve as a potential deterrent.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
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
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