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Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Bulgarian citizens that hold dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To further strengthen confidence in the use of election technologies, an independent verification of the voting and the results management systems should be considered. The authorities should document all modifications and tests performed in conformity with the established rules and procedures, and make all relevant information publicly available.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voting Technologies
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to creating a centralized voter register in order to facilitate cross-checks of voter lists against multiple or erroneous entries, control modifications made in the voter lists, safeguard against multiple voting, and provide for permanent registration of voters abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Defamation and insult should be decriminalized, in favour of administrative or civil litigation. Consideration should be given to capping of damages sought in civil cases, to the introduction of reasonable timeframes, as well as the adoption of measures against misuse of interim measures, with the aim to safeguard freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance stability and performance of the election administration, replacement of precinct election commission members should not be permitted after a reasonable deadline prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to adjusting the deadlines for the submission of registration documents, their verification, and the registration of parties and coalitions, to allow contestants to rectify minor deficiencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing comprehensive reporting requirements prior to election day. In order to ensure that all expenses are accounted for, advertising on online platforms should be subject to disclosure and reporting rules.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The financing model of public broadcasters should be revamped, with the aim to ensure their financial independence and sustainability by establishing clear, measurable criteria that take into account, among others, inflation and modernization costs.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Deadlines for party and candidate registration could be adjusted to provide all contestants equal opportunities to rectify their applications and prevent overlapping with the election campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To fully guarantee freedom of expression, legal provisions prohibiting campaign materials that harm public decency, the honour and reputation of the candidates should be reviewed.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
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