Not only does the one-year rule apply to fundamental elements of the electoral law, but the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters also warns against frequent changes. According to the request letter, “[s]ince the Congress observed the 2021 local elections in Georgia, the Electoral Code has been amended more than 15 times, raising important concerns about the stability of the electoral legal framework applicable to local elections.” The Venice Commission has assessed amendments to the legal framework governing Georgian elections on several occasions. In its Opinions, it has repeatedly advised the authorities to exercise restraint in making frequent amendments to the Electoral Code and reaffirmed its position that continuous and ad hoc modifications to the electoral system do not foster a spirit of cooperation amongst all stakeholders in the interest of a common good.