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2018
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, consideration could be given to remove the restriction to sign in support of only one candidate and to limit the number of support signatures required to stand for office to no more than one per cent of the total electorate.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, consideration should be given to amending the election law to clearly define when the official campaign period starts.
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:
Campaign
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Gaps and ambiguities in the law regarding the use of loans and party resources to finance the election campaign should be addressed. The timeframe for opening the campaign bank account could also be installed by the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Further measures could be taken to guarantee independence and strengthen the capacities of the APC with a view to ensure effective implementation of the law. APC should develop sound methodology for inspection of financial activities of the contestants during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
The reporting templates should be itemized to provide for a clear distinction between different categories of expenses, including types of advertisements and to be published in a user-friendly format. Consideration could be given to developing guidelines on calculation of in-kind contributions.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Whilst public support for the media can enhance pluralism, a transparent and non-discriminatory allocation of state advertising funds should be required. Alternative forms of indirect subsidies, such as tax benefits, or direct subsidies based on objective criteria and conditions may be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to granting the AEM more effective enforcement mechanisms to include intermediate financial sanctions, commensurate with the gravity of the offence committed. To avoid overlapping jurisdiction and ensure effective remedies, the AEM should be the only body responsible for supervising broadcasters during the elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities could consider imposing a limit on the amount of paid political advertising which could contribute to more balanced level playing field. Media should offer equivalent rates to all candidates, avoiding negotiations on the price, and the rates should be made public before the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to setting specific expedited time limits for investigation and adjudication of election related complaints in misdemeanour and criminal procedure.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
To encourage equal participation of persons with disabilities in elections, the election administration and other relevant institutions should take further measures to improve the accessibility of polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voting, Counting and Tabulation of Results
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