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"In summary, the commitments require states to: respect the right to establish political parties, and ensure that the parties can compete on the basis of equal treatment before the law and the authorities."
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OSCE (ODIHR): Election Observation Handbook (Fifth Edition)
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Political parties should be assured that they will be able to compete with each other on an equal basis before the law.
