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2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to review the legal framework to encourage public media to provide objective editorial coverage of the campaign as such information would assist voters to make a more informed choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2017
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to review the law to guarantee a complainant’s and respondent’s right to be informed about the time of consideration, to be heard before an election commission and to receive a copy of the decision, including ‘protocol decisions’.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral dispute resolution framework should be reviewed to broaden legal standing to ensure that voters whose rights are violated are entitled to lodge a complaint to seek legal remedy. The law should be amended to allow for directly challenging election results.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fully guarantee freedom of expression, legal provisions prohibiting campaign materials that harm public decency, the honour and reputation of the candidates should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Bulgarian citizens that hold dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The loss of voting rights for prisoners should be proportionate to the crime committed. Restrictions of voting rights for persons with mental disabilities should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance freedom of expression defamation and libel should be fully decriminalized.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Citizens with dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office. In line with international standards and good practice, the residency requirement for presidential candidates should be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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
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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