Thus, both inaccuracy and the delay of provisional results might negatively affect the level of confidence in the elections and can meet with opposition. Depending on the electoral system and the political context, a balance has to be found between the need for an early announcement and the need for a reliable consolidation of provisional results. In any case, it is desirable that reliable provisional results are not only published as fast as possible but are also as detailed as possible. Breaking down the results by polling stations and making the tabulation available to the public may contribute considerably towards the transparency of elections. In several countries, however, the publication of election results disaggregated by municipality and polling station is not required by law. Although counting and tabulation (in the national counting centre) are broadcast live on television, and national and district level official results are posted on the Electoral Commission’s website, this is the case in Malta. In Greece, for instance, no disaggregated precinct electoral results from the 2019 parliamentary elections were published either.