In national elections political parties and their alliances must also present to the CEC their electoral programme (Article 87 para 2.10). This requirement seems to be disproportionate, as it should not be the task of state authorities to decide on the aims and programs of the political parties nor the candidates. It is recommended to abandon this amendment as well as the requirement to present the charter of the political party (see also Article 87.6). While the requirement was justified by several stakeholders as a measure to strengthen the ideological cohesion of the political parties, the presentation of these documents to the CEC does not bear any legitimate aim. It is up to the political parties to decide on how to present their programmes to the voters. In case the charter of a political party does not comply with legislation on political parties, the consequence should not be deregistration but a duty to bring the charter in line with the law or a dissolution of the political party. Moreover, the rejection of candidates’ or lists’ registration(Article 89.2 (6)) should not lead to subjective appreciation of the internal rules/charters of political parties that may lead to rejection of their registration.