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Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To eliminate legal uncertainty, the law should clearly prescribe that all campaign finance regulations are applicable in the second round, as well as provide an expenditure limit and timeframes for reports taking into account the possible second round.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
Monitoring of campaign expenditure should start from the call of elections and should include all forms of campaigning including campaign events and Google Ads, as well as other important platforms, to the extent possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2013
LEOM
Presidential
It is recommended the current system of public funding be revised to provide for greater proportionality and promote a level playing field for all contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
To increase the transparency in the election process, the election day procedures could be revised to include posting copy of results protocols outside the premises of the polling stations and to publish them online.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voting and Counting
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to facilitate equal participation of persons with disabilities, efforts should be undertaken to ensure that polling station premises and layout are suitable for independent access by voters with disabilities. Additional measures could be considered, including voter information material in multiple formats, and effective training on disability inclusion to lower-level election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To further improve transparency and accountability, the campaign finance regulations, including limits and reporting on donations and expenditures, should be applicable to all organizations campaigning in favour of or against a candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
The law should prescribe effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for third-party campaigning and an effective mechanism for enforcement, including discontinuation of the unlawful campaign activity and removal of campaign materials.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2013
LEOM
Presidential
It is recommended that the reporting period for campaign finance be clarified in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Campaign and Campaign Finance
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the accountability and enhance transparency of the process, tabulation procedures at MECs should be regulated in detail, particularly with regards to handling PB result protocols when figures do not reconcile. Consideration could be given to broaden the access to PB results protocols, such as by promptly posting the protocols at the polling stations and publishing them online.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the accountability of campaign finances, the APC should have effective tools to verify the legality of donations, including by means of cross-checking donors against comprehensive databases of legal entities and public procurement contractors. The law should prescribe effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for all irregularities, including inaccurate reports and third-party campaigning. To ensure effective remedy, the APC should be mandated to review breaches of campaign finance rules in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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