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The series of amendments to the Electoral Code do not seem to address the concerns and recommendations raised in the previous opinions and election observation reports. Amendments pertaining to voter lists are minor and do not address the key issue of voter list accuracy. Ensuring reliable and accurate voter lists will increase confidence and contribute to the stability and integrity of the electoral process. It will also further effective electoral management and contribute to the prevention of electoral fraud. The OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission therefore recommend that further measures be taken to enhance the accuracy of voter lists. Such changes should be done both by revising accordingly the Electoral Code and by clarifying duties of the CEC and of other state authorities and administrations in charge of providing relevant data to the CEC, including the GRAO.