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2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Legislation should be reviewed to allow for coverage of election campaigns by public media to rely on editorial discretion rather than a formula-based distribution of airtime, provided that all contestants are treated equally and are allowed sufficient opportunity to present their platforms.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
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 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
Spain
2015
EAM
Parliamentary
elections
Further consideration should be given to amend the election law in order to extend the right to vote to all persons with disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Spain
2023
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
Accessibility should be a goal of election management bodies throughout the entire electoral process. Among other measures, education materials, including on the rights of political participation and election procedures, should be available in easy-to-read language and other accessible formats.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Spain
2023
Early election
EET
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should continue to improve the physical accessibility of polling stations, for example by ensuring barrier-free voting premises, accessible voting booths and other measures to facilitate independent voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
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