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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
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should issue clear and comprehensive guidelines on the use of public and private space for campaign purposes to ensure equal opportunity and sufficient access for all electoral contestants. Any breaches of the campaign rules should be sanctioned.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to prevent potentially arbitrary decisions, consideration should be given to clarify the term ‘good morals’ and specify permissible restrictions in Article 183.4 of the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Serious efforts should be made by law enforcement agencies to hold accountable those responsible for organizing vote-buying. Citizens should be encouraged to report and provide evidence of any vote-buying or pressure, for example, by providing immunity from prosecution to those reporting vote-buying offences.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
The legal framework should be reviewed to prevent interference with freedom of expression and subjective interpretations by authorities during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The relevant specialized state institutions should undertake all necessary measures to combat any manifestation of racism and intolerant rhetoric during the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consistent efforts should be made by law enforcement agencies to hold accountable those involved in vote-buying. Citizens should be encouraged to report and provide evidence of any vote-buying or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a level playing field, consideration could be given to prohibiting major government announcements linked to or aimed at creating a favourable perception towards a given party or candidate during campaign periods.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fully guarantee freedom of expression, legal provisions prohibiting campaign materials that harm public decency, the honour and reputation of the candidates should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
While freedom of expression should be respected, the law enforcement agencies and responsible state institutions should review potential cases of discrimination and intolerant rhetoric during election campaigns and, where appropriate, apply sanctions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
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