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2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The registration of candidate lists should be based on a uniform interpretation of the legally prescribed measures for women’s participation. All relevant state institutions and political parties should strengthen efforts to entrench the understanding of existing legal measures.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Electoral Participation of Women
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
In order to maintain the impartiality and professionalism of polling station commissions (PSCs), the authorities should review the process of their appointment. Specific measures could be considered, such as mechanisms for mayors to maintain a roster of qualified persons, trainings for prospective PSC members, and eliminating the obligation of citizens to serve on PSCs without prior consent.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
Authorities should revise the legal framework on media coverage of elections to guarantee editorial freedom while respecting the right of all candidates to present their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
While the freedom of speech must be guaranteed, the authorities should promptly and diligently investigate all allegations of hate speech during the election period that may lead to intolerance and infringement of basic citizen and electoral rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
In line with the objectives of the CRPD, the election authorities should provide detailed information about the election process, including the rights of voters and candidates, in formats accessible to persons with various categories of disability.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2021
EET
Presidential
To increase the transparency and public oversight of political and campaign finance, the Entity on Political Finance and Accounts should consider establishing an online system of reporting that allows for data analysis.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Portugal
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure consistent application of the election procedures, standardized training for all lower-level commission members should be provided in advance of election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The election administration should consider additional measures, in close co-operation with disabled persons organizations, to ensure that voters with disabilities, including voters with visual impairments, can vote independently. The premises and layout of polling stations should be suitable for independent access. Election authorities should provide detailed information about the electoral process in formats accessible to persons with various types of disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Portugal
2022
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To facilitate voters’ informed choice, authorities should proactively publish institutional information of public interest in an easy, prompt, effective and practical manner, facilitating a wide-range of inquiries.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign finance
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