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Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To guarantee effective redress, penalties on those who violate election legislation should be imposed in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should undertake measures to facilitate the participation of voters with physical disabilities by ensuring that the premises and layout of polling stations are suitable for independent access. Accessibility features in voting machines and election material for voters with visual and hearing impairments should be made available.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election day
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, restrictions on voting rights for prisoners and persons with mental disabilities should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The principle of equality of opportunities for all electoral contestants, including independent candidates, should be respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Electoral System
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Candidates holding dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Voter education could be enhanced in scope and duration and consideration should be given to producing materials other than in the Bulgarian language as necessary.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to prevent interference with freedom of expression and subjective interpretations by authorities during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, to promote effective participation in public affairs, individuals who identify themselves as belonging to national minorities should be allowed to campaign in their mother tongue.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To improve election dispute resolution, the Electoral Code could clearly stipulate that election commissions must rule on all complaints, in public session, and provide written, fully reasoned decisions. Election commissions should consider all complaints in the manner prescribed by law and apply the law in a consistent manner; the CEC could establish standard operating procedures for the complaints and appeals process for all levels of election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Decisions on the locations for polling stations abroad should be taken transparently and based on consistent criteria, which may include the number of citizens eligible to vote in a given country or location.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
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