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2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to restore public confidence in the electoral process, additional efforts are needed to address the persistent issue of vote-buying/selling and ‘controlled’ voting through strong political commitment and action, voter education and, as required, high-level prosecutions.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, restrictions on voting rights for prisoners and persons with mental disabilities should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices, well in advance of the next election period and within an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with the OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices. This should be done well in advance of the next election period as a result of an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices. This should be done well in advance of the next election period as a result of an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should be reviewed to remove inconsistencies and address the shortcomings identified in this and previous ODIHR reports. Amendments to electoral legislation should be developed through an inclusive and consultative process well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Any substantial amendments to electoral legislation should be adopted through an inclusive and consultative process, well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2024
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To increase its transparency and accountability, the Central Election Commission should ensure that it provides election stakeholders with meaningful access to all aspects of the electoral process, including advance publication of session materials, uninterrupted broadcast of its sessions and working group meetings, and access to its premises.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to strengthen the role of the CEC as the lead institution responsible for the whole electoral process, as prescribed by the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The principle of equality of opportunities for all electoral contestants, including independent candidates, should be respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Electoral System
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