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"[States should foster citizen participation in the electoral process by] enhancing internal party democracy through adoption of the relevant legislative framework, in particular as regards transparency of financing of political parties and the selection of candidates for election, in line with the Venice Commission’s Code of Good Practice in the field of Political Parties. "

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CoE (Parliamentary Assembly): Resolution 1897(2012) on Ensuring Greater Democracy in Elections, para. 8.1.4

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Resolution 1897(2012) on Ensuring Greater Democracy in Elections

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Electoral legislation and its regulations should offer clear guidance with respect to the process by which parties and candidates were placed on the ballot.