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Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equal suffrage, voter registration and voting procedures for out of country voters should be made uniform for all citizens abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide a fully democratic basis for the conduct of elections and conditions that enable full and equal participation for all election stakeholders, parliament should review the broader legal framework for compliance with international obligations and standards pertinent to fundamental, rights and freedoms that underpin a democratic election, including on judicial independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to reviewing the use of cardinal status for election law provisions. To enhance legal certainty and contribute to consistent application of the election legislation, the National Election Commission could be empowered to adopt binding regulations. In addition, the Supreme Court could consider exercising its power to issue key uniformity decisions with respect to the application of election-related legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to review the referendum law to enhance legal certainty and bring it in line with international good practice for the holding of democratic referendums, including guarantees of equal campaign opportunities for the proponents and opponents, a ban on the use of state resources, and the provision of objective or balanced information to voters on the referendum issues.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To guarantee collegiality and transparency of the decision-making, consideration should be given to providing all commission members meaningful opportunities to contribute to the formulation of decisions. The decision-making process should be inclusive and open for deliberation of alternative proposals of all decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to amending the legislation to ensure cross-party participation in the NEC from the period of calling elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Restrictions of the voting rights of persons with mental and intellectual disabilities, as well as distinctions in voting rights based on marital status, should be removed. Restrictions on voting rights of convicts should be reviewed to ensure that any limitation is clearly defined in the law and proportionate to the gravity of the crime committed.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing temporary special measures to promote women candidates, including legislative gender quotas for party lists that place women in winnable positions and access to public funding. Additionally, political parties could consider voluntary ways to further increase gender balance on their party lists and internal party structures and strengthen their efforts to foster inclusivity.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to providing effective remedy and measures to address issues related to the falsification of supporting signatures or the misuse of personal data during the process of candidate nomination.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Hungary
2022
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance public confidence in the electoral process and create a free and fair campaign environment, public officials and electoral contestants should refrain from exercising pressure on voters or public employees, and the relevant authorities should take prompt and effective steps to investigate allegations of intimidation, coercion and vote buying, as well as proactively work to deter such practices and educate voters on their rights and safeguards in place.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
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