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Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to introducing temporary special legislative measures to promote women candidates, including gender quotas and placing women in winnable positions. Political parties could consider nominating a minimum number of candidates of each gender.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Individuals who identify themselves as belonging to national minorities should be allowed to use their mother tongue in an election campaign in order to promote effective participation in public affairs. Consideration should also be given to providing voters with information and other official election materials in minority languages, which would enhance their understanding of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and accountability, the law should require that results of audits of the campaign finance reports are made public in a timely manner. Consideration could also be given to requiring electoral contestants to provide interim reports on expenditures prior to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended by the OSCE/ODIHR, the law should provide candidates with an effective mechanism to appeal election results, both nationwide and at the constituency level. This mechanism should include direct recourse to effective judicial remedies for candidates and other stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, constituency boundaries should be reviewed in accordance with OSCE commitments and other international standards in order to uphold the principle of equality of the vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to undertake a formal feasibility study before the selection and implementation of any NVT, including clear reasons for adoption, evaluation of previous pilots and a cost-benefit analysis. The procurement of NVT should be subject to the established timeframes and rules for public tenders and completed well in advance of elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
New Voting Technologies
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As outlined in previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, restrictions on voting rights for prisoners should be reviewed to ensure that any limitation is proportionate to the crime committed and clearly outlined in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international obligations, restrictions on the suffrage rights of persons with mental disabilities should be removed or be decided on a case-by-case basis, depending on specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As recommended previously, consideration could be given to introducing judicial oversight for election day voter registration.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Bulgaria
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
As recommended previously, Bulgarian citizens that hold dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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