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Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure a level playing field, all candidates should be provided with the same access to financial support, including reimbursement of some campaign expenses.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, to further enhance transparency and accountability, the SAO could publish campaign finance reports submitted by contestants, as well as the results and conclusions of its oversight in a timely manner, including prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Financing
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
In line with the principle of editorial independence, the obligation placed on nationwide private broadcasters to organize debates for qualified subjects could be revisited, so that consideration could be given to allowing the broadcaster to decide on the format of its own election-related programmes.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The law should be amended to grant the possibility to civil society organizations to observe the work of the election administration outside of the election period.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The election law should be amended to ensure that complaints are not dismissed for deficiencies in format; election commissions and courts should refrain from a formalistic interpretation of the law and should give full and impartial consideration to the substance of all complaints, respecting the right to an effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Georgia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure that voters are able to cast their votes free of pressure and undue influence, authorities could consider extending the prohibition of partisan and campaign activities not only within polling stations, but also in the vicinity of polling stations during voting hours.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to aligning the number of commission members at each level to the actual need. If parties retain the right to nominate commission members, the appointment formula could be reviewed to ensure more balanced political representation and contribute to the perception of impartiality.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To prevent the possible dissemination of hate speech and xenophobia, regulations on acceptable speech during an election campaign should be enhanced. Relevant authorities should be in a position to review potential cases of hate speech and where appropriate, apply sanctions in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Second Round Campaign
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
To ensure efficient oversight and transparency of campaign finance, the law should envisage expedited deadlines for the SAO to address campaign finance violations and publish its conclusions and clearly regulate cooperation with other authorities to facilitate timely access to relevant information.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Georgia
2018
EOM
Presidential
Decisions and legal opinions of the media regulator should be publicly available. Decisions on sanctions should be discussed during public sessions, providing the media outlet with the opportunity to present their views. The legal status of any official communication with broadcasters should be clearly defined.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
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