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Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the restriction that a voter may support only one candidate could be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
Deadlines for candidate registration should be aligned with other stages of the electoral process to ensure equality of campaign opportunities.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2023
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. Creation of a register of experienced poll workers should be considered to replace those resigning after the deadline.
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:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Individuals who identify themselves as belonging to national minorities should be allowed to use their mother tongue in an election campaign in order to promote effective participation in public affairs. Consideration should also be given to providing voters with information and other official election materials in minority languages, which would enhance their understanding of the electoral process.
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to prevent potentially arbitrary decisions, consideration should be given to clarify the term ‘good morals’ and specify permissible restrictions in Article 183.4 of the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing temporary special legislative measures to promote women candidates, including gender quotas and placing women in winnable positions. Political parties could consider nominating a minimum number of candidates of each gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consideration could be given to introducing temporary special legislative measures to promote women candidates. Political parties could consider nominating a balanced number of candidates of either gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary 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
To allow for preparation and implementation of electronic voting in a timely manner, the legal framework should be amended and the procurement of all necessary equipment and support should be completed well in advance of elections. Provisions and time should also be considered for sufficient testing, certification and verification as well as voter education to ensure integrity and security of the system.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
New Voting Technologies
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Political parties could consider ways to identify minority representatives, particularly women, through dialogue with local communities. Political parties could promote nominations from national minorities on candidate lists and encourage their participation in party structures.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to remove the procedure for the PEC to handle the ballot after it was issued to the voter to eliminate the potential for infringement on the secrecy of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
37
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Day
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