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2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Data-driven electoral campaigning, based on segmentation and profiling of users should be further regulated in the law in order to ensure transparency, data protection, safeguard public trust and a level playing field for the electoral contestants. Existing regulations on collection and use of personal data for electoral purposes should be updated to reflect the decision of the Constitutional Court and ensure that any use of personal data of voters is in line with EU policy documents.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework, Electoral System and Election Administration
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The principle of equality of the vote should be upheld, in accordance with the Constitution, OSCE commitments, other international obligations and standards and good international practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework, Electoral System and Election Administration
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the authorities should address the shortcomings of the postal voting, and take steps to ensure that all voters benefit from equal voting opportunities to the maximum extent possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework, Electoral System and Election Administration
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to enhancing the regulation of online campaigning with the aim to ensure a level playing field for all contestants and voters’ informed choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
No longer valid
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency of media ownership media should be required to publish accurate data on their ownership. In order to safeguard media pluralism consideration could further be given to provide for media-ownership regulation.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Legislation could be reviewed to allow public media to rely on editorial discretion in their news coverage of election campaigns rather than a formula-based distribution of airtime, provided that all contestants are treated equally and are allowed genuine opportunity to present their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The management of the public broadcaster should be appointed in line with the reformed procedures as soon as possible with a view to protecting it from political interference and ensuring standards of professionalism and editorial independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities could consider establishing an independent media oversight authority in order to ensure transparency and pluralism in the broadcast media, issue licenses, conduct media monitoring, including during electoral campaigns, and adjudicate complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing legislation on media coverage of the elections to make it possible for parties not represented in the parliament to participate in the debates.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Spain
2019
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance voters’ ability to make an informed choice the authorities in consultation with civil society, media and academic institutions could consider developing mechanisms to increase digital literacy among voters and other electoral stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
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