The Czech Republic: Presidential election 11-12 January 2013 ; OSCE/ODIHR Election Assessment Mission Final Report

Abstract

The election was competitive, contested by nine presidential candidates who offered voters a diverse and genuine choice. Three of the nine candidates were women. The election was professionally organized and enjoyed a high level of public confidence. This was the first election in which the president was elected through a popular vote, after constitutional amendments in February 2012. The legal framework provides a generally sound basis for conducting a democratic presidential election. However, several important aspects remain to be addressed, including in the areas of candidate registration, campaign finance and the complaints and appeals process. (…) (ODIHR/Pll)