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Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In line with international standards and good practice, the legislative requirements for formation of political parties and on eligibility of political parties to contest the elections should be reviewed to enhance respect for freedom of association and promote pluralism.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The legal requirements for impartiality and unbiased coverage of contestants should be overseen by an independent media regulatory body, which should proactively ensure effective remedies for violations and act upon all complaints received in a timely manner. Systematic media monitoring throughout the entire campaign period can help the body ensure impartiality requirements are being met. The body should have the authority to issue formal decisions and all decisions should be promptly published.
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
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To facilitate citizens’ access to impartial, and analytical information, the constitutionally guaranteed independence and impartiality of public broadcasters should be strengthened by independent and transparent appointments of its management, an independent editorial policy, and effective oversight. In line with international commitments, any favourable treatment of a contestant by public media should be treated as misuse of public funds and should be properly addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The electoral dispute resolution framework should be reviewed to broaden the legal standing, establish a framework for campaign-related complaints, set appropriate deadlines for submission and resolution of complaints, and require public sessions for handling of the complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure legal certainty and consistency, the legislation should regulate the granting of requests for recounts and annulment of results at all levels of the election administration. To ensure a right to effective legal redress, the SEC should refrain from shortening legislative deadlines for the submission and adjudication of post-election complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To increase the efficacy of the dispute resolution process, the SEC and lower-level electoral councils should increase efforts to substantively consider all complaints and objections and to provide well-reasoned and legally sound decisions. Furthermore, measures could be taken by the SEC and mid-level electoral councils to enhance transparency and public trust in the election dispute resolution process, including publishing all decisions on complaints as required by law.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The law should be amended to allow for international and citizen observation, in line with paragraph 8 of the 1990 OSCE Copenhagen Document. Observers should be granted access to all phases of the electoral process, including voting, counting and tabulation. Adequate regulations for the accreditation of observers should be introduced.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
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
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To encourage equal participation of persons with disabilities in elections, relevant authorities should allocate adequate premises for polling stations to provide easy independent access for voters with physical disabilities. Consideration could be given to revising the used assistive tools, facilitating unassisted voting for persons with visual impairments.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration could be given to reviewing election day procedures to ensure their effective and consistent application. Clear procedures for rectifying errors and discrepancies in result protocols should be established to ensure consistency and transparency in the process of results tabulation.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Türkiye
2023
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The SEC should promptly publish the preliminary turnout data following the closing of the polls. To further enhance transparency and foster trust in the results tabulation process, the SEC should publish preliminary election results disaggregated per polling station in an accessible format, and consider making the scanned protocols available online.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Post-First Round Developments
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