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Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should develop and implement safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the State and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
All voters and electoral contestants should be provided with conditions that enable them to freely participate in public affairs. To provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections, including by removing unreasonable hindrances on civil society, the government is encouraged to review the legal framework for compliance with international obligations and standards pertinent to the freedoms of expression and association, and access to information.
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:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a coherent and sound electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practice, well in advance of the next election period and on the basis of an inclusive and meaningful public consultation process.
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
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Public media, including at the local level, should be subject to strict rules prohibiting government interference. Internal pluralism should be guaranteed and supervision could be provided by an independent body representing all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance public trust in the NEC, the legal framework could provide public consultation for the selection of NEC nominees.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To guarantee a level playing field, fair campaign and equality of opportunities, the legal and institutional framework should clearly prohibit the misuse of administrative resources, including the prohibition of state officials campaigning in their official capacity, and the barring of the initiation or announcement of new state spending during a pre-election period.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure effective legal redress, election commissions and courts should refrain from handling complaints formalistically and should give thorough and impartial consideration to these cases. Decisions should be made in a consistent manner and within their jurisdiction. In addition, consideration should be given to removing the requirement for legal representation in each case.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In considering the obligation of equal suffrage, voting procedures should be the same for all citizens abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to provide a level playing field, consideration could be given to reducing the government advertising and banning the use of public-service advertisements by the national or local governments during campaign period. The placement of public-funded advertising should be based on predetermined, clear, equitable, objective and transparent criteria, and information on received public funding should be publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The appointment mechanism for election commissions at all levels should enjoy broad political consensus, and the law could be amended to ensure this with the aim of enhancing impartiality and public confidence in the work of the election administration and in an inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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