14. Having said that, the frequency of amendments to the electoral legislation of Armenia in recent years is striking. Also now, it seems that further amendments are expected and indeed appropriate as not all previous recommendations have been addressed. The Venice Commission and ODIHR acknowledge the aim to eliminate at least some of the features of the previous electoral framework ahead of the next elections but regret that this opportunity was not used to address the outstanding recommendations from ODIHR and the Venice Commission. This is particularly important as international good practice highlights the importance of the stability of electoral legislation and the impact that frequent changes can have on public trust.7 Frequent amendments furthermore risk confusing voters, parties and candidates, and making it difficult for the competent electoral authorities to apply the law, which may lead to mistakes in the electoral process and, as a consequence, distrust in the elected bodies. A more comprehensive reform could prevent such risks and provide the opportunity for a more structured and clear process.