The number of levels of appeals is another important element to be taken into account for assessing the effectiveness of the remedies regarding electoral disputes. Several levels of appeals may be a guarantee for electoral stakeholders. However, for certain types of pre-election disputes, multiple levels of administrative and judicial appeal can potentially disrupt the electoral calendar and create uncertainty. A balance is therefore necessary between an effective remedy and ensuring smooth and continuous electoral processes, i.e. without disruptions endangering the continuity of the electoral cycle as a whole.