Finally, the Commission concludes in the amicus curiae brief that the procedural guarantees in Article 21 of the amended Law on Political Parties appear capable of preventing arbitrariness and that the deadlines prescribed are also in principle consistent with European and international standards. However, the Commission recommends clarifying potential concerns related to the applicant’s right to a hearing involving both parties, to how the burden of proof is allocated, and to whether appeals have suspensive effect – which should be the general rule, except for duly justified cases.