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2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Further consideration should be given to amend the election law in order to extend the right to vote to all persons with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Further efforts should be made by the authorities to ensure equal participation of women and men in the electoral process, possibly by including a stricter ranking on the candidate lists. Political parties should be encouraged to take further steps to increase women’s participation in parties’ activities and as candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should ensure the full enjoyment of the rights of freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly, and that any restrictions on the exercise of these rights are proportional and minimal, in accordance with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should address the shortcomings of the postal voting system, and take steps to ensure that all voters benefit from equal voting opportunities to the maximum extent possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Postal Voting
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the method of selecting the members of RTVE’s executive board with a view to protecting the public broadcaster from political interference and ensuring standards of professionalism and editorial independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Data-driven electoral campaigning, based on segmentation and profiling of users should be further regulated in the law in order to ensure transparency, data protection, safeguard public trust and a level playing field for the electoral contestants. Existing regulations on collection and use of personal data for electoral purposes should be updated to reflect the decision of the Constitutional Court and ensure that any use of personal data of voters is in line with EU policy documents.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework, Electoral System and Election Administration
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the authorities should address the shortcomings of the postal voting, and take steps to ensure that all voters benefit from equal voting opportunities to the maximum extent possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework, Electoral System and Election Administration
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to making the donation limit and the prohibition provisions apply to all foundations and associations affiliated with political parties, and to obliging them to also report their expenditures.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Political Party and Campaign Finance
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to requiring the publication of financial reports by electoral contestants in a timely manner and accompanied by all supporting materials to allow for public scrutiny.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Political Party and Campaign Finance
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to establishing an independent broadcasting authority in order to ensure transparency and pluralism in the broadcast sector, issue licenses, conduct media monitoring, including during electoral campaigns, and adjudicate complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
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