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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
2025
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with good practice, the law should clearly define which pre-electoral activities constitute campaign expenses, ensuring they are subject to appropriate reporting, oversight and potential sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
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
Albania
2011
EOM
Local
elections
Measures should be taken to strengthen the independence of the public broadcaster from the influence of government and political parties in order to fully implement the goals of a public service broadcaster. Further measures to reduce the dependency upon the state budget should be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2013
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral College should act within its jurisdiction, and compel the CEC to adopt required decisions. Any CEC decision with a discretionary component should be referred back to the CEC with an order to take a (new) decision. In the event that the CEC is ultimately not able to adopt such decisions, alternative mechanisms to address such impasses could be explored through an inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Albania
2015
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to abolish the provision of Article 84.1 of the Electoral Code that allows footage produced by political parties be aired in the news.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Albania
2017
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to enhance transparency, the law should guarantee the same rights for all observers and clearly stipulate that all observers be entitled to receive copies of results protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Observation
Albania
2019
EOM
Local
elections
To increase the transparency of the work, the Central Election Commission should systematically and in a timely manner publish all decisions on its website.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Albania
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to strengthen transparency and avoid any delays in administering elections, the CEC should publish a comprehensive electoral calendar with respective deadlines, including for adopting sub-legal acts, for training and logistical tasks.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
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
2025
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Footage prepared by political parties or government authorities should be appropriately labelled as political advertising and therefore banned from news and other editorial programs. Effective measures to address violations should be in place and should be enforced in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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