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2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Regulations on third-party campaign funding should be reviewed so that freedom of expression is respected while, at the same time, reasonable limits on third-party expenditures are imposed to prevent undue distortion of the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, to enhance the independence of the public broadcaster, the procedures for the appointment of its board members and the general director should be reviewed. Decisions on the funding model should be adopted based on inclusive consultations with all the relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To uphold the freedom of expression and of the media and provide a safe working environment, measures to protect journalists should be fully operationalized and consistently enforced. Appropriate additional protective measures, including early warning and rapid response mechanisms, could be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide for effective remedy, the law should mandate the Council for Media Services to consider any media-related complaints in the context of the election campaign in an expedient manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The capacity and coordination of state institutions and communication with social networks to effectively tackle disinformation could be further strengthened. Preventive measures could prioritize awareness-raising and promotion of media literacy while avoiding restrictions on speech and access to information. Collaboration of civil society organizations, fact-checkers, specialist researchers, and media with the state institutions could be preserved and further strengthened.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislation should be revised to explicitly and unambiguously grant access to citizen and international observers to all stages of the electoral process, in line with the OSCE commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Political actors, including parties and electoral contestants, should refrain in their campaigns from any rhetoric of discriminatory or hateful nature targeting minorities and other vulnerable groups that may lead to intolerance and the infringement of basic citizen and electoral rights. Authorities should promptly investigate such instances and proactively conduct awareness-raising campaigns for political parties and voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The timelines for adjudicating complaints on election results should be reviewed to protect the right to effective redress. In line with good practice, consideration should be given to guaranteeing the voters’ right to lodge appeals against election results, as well as safeguarding the right to a public hearing involving the parties to the case when adjudicating appeals against final results.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral Dispute Resolution
Slovakia
2023
Early election
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal provisions for vote secrecy should be ensured for all voters and enforced by the PECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Slovakia
2020
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the stability of the legislation, electoral reforms should be undertaken well in advance of elections, through open and inclusive consultations with all election stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
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