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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
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should be reviewed to remove inconsistencies and address the shortcomings identified in this and previous ODIHR reports. Amendments to electoral legislation should be developed through an inclusive and consultative process well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fulfil its mandate and ensure independence and efficiency, the Central Election Commission should be provided with the requisite resources corresponding to its legal and operational responsibilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to creating a centralized voter register in order to facilitate cross-checks of voter lists against multiple or erroneous entries, control modifications made in the voter lists, safeguard against multiple voting, and provide for permanent registration of voters abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Allegations of intimidation, coercion and vote buying should be examined promptly and effectively, and perpetrators be held accountable. Relevant authorities should educate voters on their rights and safeguards in place, and adopt measures to encourage reporting and providing evidence of any pressure, inducements, or other unlawful interference.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing temporary special measures to promote women’s representation. These could include legislative requirements to place women in electable positions, gender-based assessments, training and capacity building programmes, and incentives for media and political parties to promote and increase gender balance.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Defamation and insult should be decriminalized, in favour of administrative or civil litigation. Consideration should be given to capping of damages sought in civil cases, to the introduction of reasonable timeframes, as well as the adoption of measures against misuse of interim measures, with the aim to safeguard freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to broaden legal standing in order to ensure that voters and other stakeholders whose rights are violated are entitled to lodge a complaint. In line with international standards, the law should be amended to allow for direct appeals against election results.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The constituency delineation process should be undertaken well before the next election, be based on clear and objective criteria prescribed by law, and uphold equal suffrage in the distribution of seats among the constituencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance stability and performance of the election administration, replacement of precinct election commission members should not be permitted after a reasonable deadline prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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