The report underscores that the misuse of administrative resources during electoral processes can threaten some of the basic requirements of a democratic constitutional state. Nevertheless, the political will of the highest state authorities to ensure free, fair and balanced elections remains a key factor. Furthermore, what is crucial here is how the legislative instrument is used, the executive power is exercised and the judiciary or independent relevant bodies apply the law. The implementation of sanctions against abuse of administrative power is possible only if the investigation, auditing, prosecution and justice systems are independent from the ruling political power.