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Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To increase transparency of the SBE and lower level electoral boards, it is recommended that the legislation require that all regulations and decisions of the election administration be made publicly available, including being posted on the SBE website, and that meetings of all electoral boards are open to the media and observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
The authorities should consider developing safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the State and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes, as required by paragraph 5.4 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen document. Moreover, public officials should refrain from misusing their public positions and of state resources for partisan ends.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
It is recommended that the eligibility requirements for presidential candidates and the provisions on restitution of candidacy rights be reviewed and amended to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the current provision requiring nominees to have support from members of parliament to broaden the opportunity for independent candidates to contest presidential elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To enhance transparency and confidence in the electoral process, it is recommended that regulations for the number of ballots to be printed and distributed be clearly and sufficiently defined in the Law on Basic Provisions. Furthermore, it is recommended that results protocols include information on the number of used, unused, and reserve ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To bring the campaign finance framework in line with international good practices and to follow recent GRECO recommendations, authorities could address noted gaps and ambiguities. In particular, this could include clarifying the permissible sources of campaign funds, establishing periodic, timely and transparent reporting of financial and in-kind campaign contributions, providing a clear oversight and monitoring mandate to the Court of Accounts or other qualified independent institution, and requiring the responsible authority to publish all campaign finance reports in a timely manner. Furthermore, effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for breach of campaign finance regulations could be introduced.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Türkiye
2014
LEOM
Presidential
To increase the integrity, transparency and effectiveness of the election dispute process, it is recommended that the law establish a right for civil society organizations to lodge complaints, a campaign-related complaints and appeals process, reasonable deadlines for submission and adjudication of complaints, a requirement for publication of complaints and decisions, and public proceedings for adjudication of complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legal framework should be thoroughly reviewed and amended in line with past OSCE/ODIHR recommendations to address substantive gaps and to enhance its clarity.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
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
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider review of the eligibility requirements for parliamentary candidates and the provisions on restitution of candidacy rights to bring them in line with international obligations and good electoral practice. In addition, consideration could be given to amending the provision on electoral deposits to establish a reasonable threshold for their return.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the requirements for political parties to participate in elections, loosening restrictions on political party platforms, tightening the framework for dissolution of parties and allowing the formation of party blocs to further strengthen fundamental freedoms and increase pluralism.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Türkiye
2015
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance overall understanding of the electoral process, the SBE could consider preparing comprehensive voter information on various aspects of the elections, including voting procedures; and make it available in languages other than Turkish.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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