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2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Government advertisement contracts should follow a transparent procurement process, according to a clear set of criteria, in a manner that does not inhibit fair competition, and be subject to audit by an independent body. Government information activities should strictly avoid any appearance of seeking to influence voting.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legislative framework and existing practices affecting the ability of media organizations and journalists to operate freely and professionally should be revised to conform with OSCE commitments and other international obligations, including with regard to the independence of media regulatory bodies.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Criminal defamation provisions should be repealed in favour of civil sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be amended to ensure that complaints are reviewed by the election commissions and the courts in sessions that give the complainant and the defendant the right to be heard. Further, NEC procedures could provide all commission members greater opportunities to contribute to the formulation of draft decisions. The drafting process should be inclusive and open to the deliberation of alternative decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance access to an effective remedy, concrete measures should be taken to aid election stakeholders in the filing of complaints and appeals. The NEC should further be empowered to consider an issue on the merits ex-officio when the complaint raises a valid point of concern, but would otherwise be rejected on formal grounds.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Hungary
2018
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To avoid long queues and overall delays in the process, polling stations handling absentee voting should operate in line with the legal limit of voters per regular polling station.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Voting, Counting and Tabulation
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The authorities should develop and implement safeguards to ensure a clear separation between the State and party, so as to prevent candidates from unduly using the advantage of their office for electoral purposes.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Public media, including at the local level, should be subject to strict rules prohibiting government interference. Internal pluralism should be guaranteed and supervision could be provided by an independent body representing all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure effective legal redress, election commissions and courts should refrain from handling complaints formalistically and should give thorough and impartial consideration to these cases. Decisions should be made in a consistent manner and within their jurisdiction. In addition, consideration should be given to removing the requirement for legal representation in each case.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Hungary
2014
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The appointment mechanism for election commissions at all levels should enjoy broad political consensus, and the law could be amended to ensure this with the aim of enhancing impartiality and public confidence in the work of the election administration and in an inclusive process.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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