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Paragraph 71
 

71. The proposed draft amendments demonstrate a continued effort by the authorities to bring the electoral legislation in line with international obligations and Council of Europe standards and OSCE commitments. In the “Rationale for adoption of the package of draft laws”, the drafters indicate that the draft amendments are to be seen in the perspective of the ongoing improvement of the electoral system and meant to address previous recommendations from local and international organisations as well as lessons learned from previous elections. They cover a number of different specific issues, inter alia, principles of suffrage; holding elections during emergencies; transparency and accessibility measures; voter lists and registration; party and candidate lists; election campaigns, campaign funding and oversight; misuse of administrative resources; election administration; recount; sanctions; and the participation of women.