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2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing detailed rules regulating loans for political parties including provisions on their disclosure and reporting.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To increase transparency and accountability in campaign finance, the involvement of third-parties in campaigning should be regulated in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international good practice, consideration should be given to requiring more timely disclosure of party and campaign finances, including before election day. To allow for proper oversight of campaign finances, reports should include itemized disclosure of campaign expenditures. The limit of the donations for immediate disclosure should be lowered.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amending the legal framework to establish an independent political finance monitoring and oversight body with a clear and effective mandate.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Party and Campaign Finance
Germany
2021
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the legislation to provide for the presence of observers, to fully meet the commitments made in paragraph 8 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen Document.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
A comprehensive legislative reform should be undertaken to implement outstanding ODIHR recommendations and further align the legal framework with OSCE commitments, international standards, and good practice. Such a revision should be done through an open consultative procedure in advance of the next elections, providing sufficient time for an effective implementation.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international standards and OSCE commitments and to ensure equal representation of women, authorities should consider putting in place effective temporary special measures, such as legislative gender quotas and gender-targeted party funding.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Participation of Women
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should proactively address all forms of electoral violence and provide effective remedies. Citizens should be informed about their rights and available remedies to curb the electoral violence.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to effectively guarantee freedom of expression, legislation should be amended to decriminalize defamation, and review civil sanctions for defamation to ensure a proportionate and reasonable remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Germany
2025
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective remedies are available during elections, it is recommended to further enhance the election dispute resolution processes. This includes introducing the possibility of judicial review with public hearing at all stages of the electoral process and establishing timely deadlines for filing and adjudicating such appeals.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
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