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"De-registration of candidates is a particular problem. While the initial registration of candidates may be positively assessed, the electoral commission is often allowed to de-register candidates before the election, for example, if they seriously violate the electoral law. However, inconsistent and inappropriate last-minute de-registration of candidates, often on minor technical grounds, should be avoided. Care should be taken that provisions allowing for the de-registration of candidates are not abused for political purposes. "

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CoE (Venice Commission): Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe, para.V.87

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Report on Electoral Law and Electoral Administration in Europe

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Political parties may be required to register with election authorities when contesting the election. The grounds for rejecting a registration application should be based on objective criteria.