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Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to simplifying the candidate registration procedures, including by lowering the number of required supporting signatures for self-nominated candidates to comply with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
In order to enhance transparency, the CEC should be legally required to publish the total number of voters registered prior to and on election day, and the data could be disaggregated by PEC and gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The reasons for invalidating signatures should be reconsidered as they unduly limit the right of voters to support prospective candidates. It is recommendable to allow for the submission of a higher number of excess signatures and to verify as many signatures as necessary in order to determine whether the number of valid signatures meets the required threshold.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources to ensure an equitable campaign environment.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities, political parties and candidates should take further steps to safeguard against the misuse of administrative resources to ensure an equitable campaign environment.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
To increase transparency of campaign finance, consideration could be given to provide disaggregated data, such as a breakdown of income and expenses, in the candidates’ financial reports. Additional consideration could be given to include requirements for disclosure of the owners and sources of funding of legal entities and not-for-profit organisations that donate funds to candidates and parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to increasing the transparency of campaign finance and accountability, including through requiring the reports to comprise detailed breakdown of incomes and expenses and preferably using standardized templates.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
Media outlets should be free to establish their own editorial policies. To facilitate citizens’ access to impartial, critical and analytical information, including when activities of officials are covered, concrete steps should be taken to ensure the editorial and financial independence of state and public media.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to the establishment of an independent oversight body, mandated to oversee free, equal and fair access to state-controlled broadcasters.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Russian Federation
2018
EOM
Presidential
The CEC or an independent oversight body, mandated to monitor the media during the campaign, should take effective action against those violating the law, including inequitable and biased coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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