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2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The CEC and other stakeholders should continue in-person voter education programmes tailored to the needs of the Roma and Egyptian national minorities. Additional efforts could be made by the authorities to facilitate application for or renewal of ID cards by the voters in need.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the law in order to clarify responsibility for complaints against the VCC decisions and those related to campaign violations, as well as to eliminate undue restrictions on legal standing of complainants.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As prescribed by the Electoral Code, all relevant election-related decisions, including those concerning sanctions, should be reviewed by the Complaints and Sanctions Commission and Electoral College.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Law enforcement bodies should make all efforts to identify and independently investigate all allegations of electoral violations, including vote-buying, pressure on voters and misuse of administrative resources, in a thorough, timely and transparent manner. Voters should be systematically informed about applicable mechanisms for reporting violations, including protection for whistle-blowers and safeguards against repercussions.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
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
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
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure the secrecy of the vote and to prevent intimidation of voters, group and proxy voting, the authorities should enforce effective procedural safeguards.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Albania
2023
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure a comprehensive and consistent electoral framework, all decision-making entities, including parliament, its political parties and other electoral stakeholders, should commit to meaningful electoral reform and address all ODIHR recommendations.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
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
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
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