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"If some or all commission members are appointed by the parliament or by political parties, an adequate balance between pro-government and opposition parties has to be achieved. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe, para.III.35.c

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Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe

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The state should establish an independent and impartial election body.
The composition of the election commission can vary, but the principles of independence and impartiality should be upheld.