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2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To improve the effectiveness of existing campaign contribution and expenditure limits, the legal framework should be amended to provide limits on permissible in-kind donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective oversight during the campaign, the legal and institutional framework should clearly stipulate an independent oversight body provided with adequate powers and resources to properly monitor and expeditiously address campaign finance-related complaints and enforce proportionate sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be revised to decriminalize defamation and insult in order to bring the relevant legal framework in line with international standards on freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider legally requiring the National Broadcasting Commission to oversee the broadcast media for their compliance with the legal requirements, including through systematic media monitoring. It should be mandated to offer remedy for identified violations in a timely and effective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code could be reviewed to provide for judicial review of administrative decisions throughout the electoral process as well as expanding legal standing to anyone whose rights may be affected.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Electoral Dispute Resolution
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Steps could be taken to ensure that accreditation of international observers is issued in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Election Observation
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To protect the secrecy of the vote additional measures such as voter education programs, lowering the maximum number of registered voters per precinct, locating polling stations in larger premises and promoting the active role of Precinct Election Commission members in securing the secrecy of the vote should be considered
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Poland
2023
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to amending the vote validity rules to allow for ballots where the intention of voter is clearly expressed to be considered valid.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Any changes to the electoral legislation, including under emergencies, should ensure, that they are formulated and adopted well in advance, as a result of an open process allowing sufficient time for a meaningful public debate and ensuring the principle of stability of law.
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
Poland
2020
SEAM
Presidential
Measures should be taken to ensure a clear separation between state and party, including by amending legislation to adequately define and regulate campaigning by public officials, and to explicitly prohibit the abuse of state resources. Favourable treatment of any contestant by public media should be treated as misuse of public funds and should be properly addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
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