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Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Clear instructions and procedures for the verification of support signatures should be elaborated, with the intent to ensure consistent application of legal provisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to address the shortcomings identified in this and prior ODIHR reports, following an inclusive and meaningful public debate. The legal framework should ensure the independence and impartiality of institutions which are responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process, including the National Election Commission.
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should continue efforts to facilitate the direct participation of all citizens in the electoral process, including persons with disabilities, thereby eliminating a need for proxy voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the need to maintain proxy voting given the expansion of postal voting and with a view to bringing the legislation fully in line with OSCE commitments and other international standards for democratic elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Rights and Registration
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The format of the ballot booklet could be reviewed with a view to facilitating and speeding up counting.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Poland
2019
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to introduce clear rules regarding third party campaigning, including on the financing of such activities and subsequent reporting requirements. Proportionate sanctions should be in place to aid in the enforcement of these rules.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The maximum number of voters per polling station, rather than inhabitants, could be used for planning purposes and could be reduced to avoid possible overcrowding.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The NEC could be granted some margin of appreciation on minor transgressions of political finance regulations by introducing a threshold below which an irregularity does not lead to the rejection of a financial report.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Political Party and Campaign Finance
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should provide for judicial review of NEC decisions, in particular in cases related to candidate or candidate list registration.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Poland
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should provide for full access of citizen non-partisan observers to all stages of the electoral process in line with OSCE commitments and other international obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Citizen and Election Observation
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