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Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The relevant specialized state institutions should undertake all necessary measures to combat any manifestation of racism and intolerant rhetoric during the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Citizens belonging to minorities should be allowed to use their mother tongue during the election campaign and promote its use in civil and political affairs. Consideration should also be given to providing voters with information and other election material in minority languages.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of Minorities
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Citizens belonging to minorities should be allowed to use their mother tongue during the election campaign and promote its use in civil and political affairs. Consideration should also be given by the Central Election Commission and candidates to providing voters with information and other election material in minority languages.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of Minorities
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed with a view to encouraging public broadcasters to provide editorial coverage of the campaign activities of candidates. Having such information in the news and current affairs programs would help voters in making informed choices.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consistent efforts should be made by law enforcement agencies to hold accountable those involved in vote-buying. Citizens should be encouraged to report and provide evidence of any vote-buying or pressure.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Central Election Commission and other relevant authorities should conduct longer-term election-awareness campaigns among Roma communities in order to encourage their meaningful and inclusive political participation. Political parties could consider adopting internal policies for promotion of minority representatives within party leadership and as candidates and include the minority interests in their campaign programmes and activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of Minorities
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The relevant authorities should consider conducting longer-term election-awareness campaigns among Roma communities to encourage meaningful and inclusive political participation. Political parties could consider adopting internal policies for promotion of minority representatives within the party leadership and as candidates and include issues of minority interests in their campaign programmes and activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of Minorities
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to provide the public with sufficient information, consideration could be given to expanding the list of the background information required to accompany the results of public opinion polls. Such information could include the sample, the margin of error, the polling period and the methodology applied.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The adjustment of state subsidies could be considered to provide a more level playing field during the campaign. In addition, the funding for paid political advertising provided for non-parliamentary parties and independent candidates could be reviewed to ensure equality of opportunity.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
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 for voters with visual and hearing impairments should be made available.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
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
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