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2019
EAM
Presidential
In order to enhance the autonomy and independence of the regulatory body, consideration could be given to revise legislation to ensure CNA members are selected on the basis of objective criteria and proven expertise in the field of media. Furthermore, legal provisions that allow parliament to dismiss the CNA president by rejecting the annual report should be amended, as early dismissals should only occur in extreme circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
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
Romania
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Legislation could be amended to foster a level playing field among national minority organizations both in and outside the Council on National Minorities to compete for preferential seats.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Romania
2025
LEOM
Presidential
To strengthen transparency and accountability of campaign finance, consideration could be given to requiring contestants to submit detailed itemized financial disclosure reports with supporting documentation throughout the campaign period. Legislation should explicitly mandate regular and public release of these reports. Sanctions imposed on contestants and individuals should be made public.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Romania
2019
EAM
Presidential
In order to ensure protection of secrecy of the vote, authorities should adopt appropriate measures to ensure that voter’s choice on the ballot cannot be revealed.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Romania
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to increase the transparency of the dispute-resolution process by providing public access to the Central Election Bureau sessions.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Romania
2025
LEOM
Presidential
The National Audiovisual Council should be legally required to conduct systematic and quantitative monitoring of the campaign coverage in broadcast media, and be provided with the necessary human and material resources to do so effectively. Sanctions for broadcaster non-compliance with airtime obligations should be dissuasive, proportionate to the gravity of the offence, and imposed in a timely manner.
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Romania
2019
EAM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to revising and simplifying the current arrangements of the postal voting in order to reduce the number of invalidated votes due to procedural errors and to avoid de facto disenfranchisements of voters due to delivery problems.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
Romania
2025
LEOM
Presidential
To safeguard editorial integrity, the law should limit the amount of political advertising time that any party or candidate may purchase, require that such content is clearly marked, and establish safeguards to prevent conflicts of interest related to journalists’ participation in paid political advertising.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Romania
2025
LEOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to enhancing voter education campaigns to address the specific needs of ethnic and linguistic minority communities. In line with international good practice, election-related information and materials should be made available in the minority languages in localities where such languages are used in official communication with local authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
National Minorities
Romania
2025
LEOM
Presidential
To increase transparency, the adjudication of election disputes before electoral authorities and courts should be open to the public and observers, and the published decisions should include sufficient reasoning and a summary of deliberations. The Permanent Electoral Authority should establish and maintain a centralized database of complaints and appeals submitted at all levels of the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
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