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Germany
2017
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to requiring the disclosure of financial reports, including campaign finance records, in a timely manner with their subsequent publication, and ensuring that these requirements apply to all electoral contestants in line with international good practice. To strengthen transparency and accountability of the campaign finance framework, consideration could be given to lowering the reporting threshold for the immediate disclosure of donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2017
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework could be amended to establish clear oversight and monitoring powers for campaign financing assigned to an independent and effective body.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2017
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective and timely protection of electoral rights, legislation could be reviewed to establish reasonable deadlines for the resolution of post-election complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To instill further confidence in the postal voting and to reassure voters that their vote is counted, consideration could be given to developing a system indicating the receipt of the postal ballots by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Postal Voting
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing detailed rules regulating loans for political parties including provisions on their disclosure and reporting.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
A comprehensive legislative reform should be undertaken to implement outstanding ODIHR recommendations and further align the legal framework with OSCE commitments, international standards, and good practice. Such a revision should be done through an open consultative procedure in advance of the next elections, providing sufficient time for an effective implementation.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the election administration at all levels should hold public sessions, and publish the draft agendas and minutes of relevant sessions, while duly respecting applicable data privacy legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To raise awareness among relevant stakeholders on available mechanisms and to address disinformation and manipulative content, capacities of Digital Services Coordinator should be enhanced.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Measures should be put in place to deter the abuse of strategic lawsuits against the media. Authorities should reinforce protection of journalists from threats and intimidation, including by strengthening the protection of journalists’ personal data.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Germany
2017
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to providing a regulation of any campaigning by third-parties to ensure transparency and accountability of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
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