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Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Bulgarian citizens that hold dual citizenship should not be prevented from standing for office.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with the international standards and good practice, consideration could be given to introducing reasonable limitations on the permissible amount of donations and effective safeguards against circumvention of prohibitions on the sources of donation.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
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
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure the stability and professionalism of the election administration, the Central Election Commission should be granted sufficient administrative and technical capacity.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure the stability and professionalism of the election administration, the Central Election Commission should be granted sufficient administrative and technical capacity.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with the OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices. This should be done well in advance of the next election period as a result of an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To promote effective political participation and representation of the individuals belonging to minorities, consideration should be given to introducing legislative measures providing voter information and other election material in minority languages which would improve the understanding of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of Minorities
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure a coherent and stable electoral framework, the legislation should be reviewed to bring it further in line with OSCE commitments, international standards and good practices. This should be done well in advance of the next election period as a result of an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Bulgaria
2022
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Election Code should be reviewed to remove inconsistencies and address the shortcomings identified in this and previous ODIHR reports. Amendments to electoral legislation should be developed through an inclusive and consultative process well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Bulgaria
2021
Early election
EAM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In order to avoid discriminatory practices and to ensure the presumption of innocence, the Ministry of Interior should publicize the criteria, the methodology and the grounds on which warning protocols are issued. A copy of the issued warning protocol should be provided to the signatories.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Bulgaria
2021
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The constituency delimitation process should guarantee the equality of the vote, be based on clear and objective criteria and conducted in line with international standards and good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
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