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"Qualified voting requirements can also be abused to obstruct the decision making process, particularly under the condition of a strongly politicised electoral administration. "
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CoE (Venice Commission): 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.