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Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To ensure the integrity and accountability of tabulation, the law should prescribe an official procedure for amending the PB result protocols when the figures do not reconcile. In case of irreconcilable errors that affect election results, the MECs should be mandated to organize recounts in the presence of party representatives and observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
The timeline for adjudicating complaints against the first-round results and setting a date for the second round should leave sufficient time for calling and administering the second round.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Announcement of Results
Montenegro
2023
EOM
Presidential
To ensure the integrity of election results, the law should prescribe clear and objective criteria for their invalidation only in case of significant violations, as well as recounts in case of discrepancies in the PB protocols.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Announcement of Results
Montenegro
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
A comprehensive review of the legal framework should be undertaken to address previous ODIHR recommendations, and eliminate existing gaps and inconsistencies. In line with international good practice, the review process should be open, inclusive and consultative and take place well before the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
Constitutional provisions regarding the call for parliamentary elections should be amended to ensure clarity and procedural certainty in the appointment of the government and the dissolution of parliament.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance women’s participation in public life, comprehensive legal, institutional, and educational efforts addressing existing gender stereotypes should be undertaken by the authorities. Political parties should undertake effective measures to identify and overcome gender-biased barriers for women candidates and a thorough assessment should be conducted on the impact of the gender quota on the election of women officeholders at all levels.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance public confidence, the State Election Commission should publish results disaggregated by polling stations in a consistent format as soon as the results are available to enable public scrutiny and meaningful contestation of results.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
The independence and editorial freedom of the public broadcasters should be ensured and the system of funding of local public broadcasters should guarantee their independence.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
The law should be amended to prescribe the right to request recounts in case of discrepancies in the polling boards protocols. Invalidation of results should only be an option in case of significant irregularities which might have a potential impact on the result.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Montenegro
2023
Early election
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and accountability, the law should prescribe an explicit obligation for the Constitutional Court to publish all complaints and decisions on its website and serve them to the parties in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
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