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2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
In line with previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations, the legal framework for elections should be reviewed, consolidated, and harmonized, possibly by introducing a single comprehensive electoral code.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to codifying certain provisions included in the REC regulations, which are issued by the REC before every election, with a view to provide lasting legal grounds.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legislation would benefit from a comprehensive review to address legal loopholes and unclear provisions. To ensure legal certainty, substantial regulations should be included primarily in the law, while only those related to technical matters and details should be included in REC instructions.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
The electoral legal framework should be subject to a comprehensive and inclusive review to regulate all essential aspects, address gaps and loopholes, and empower institutions to implement necessary control and oversight over the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international commitments, legal changes should be adopted following public consultations. Fundamental aspects of the election should not be changed within a year prior to an election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance legal certainty and provide equal opportunities for electoral contestants, the legislation could benefit from a further review to address challenges related to misuse of administrative resources and access to media, and eliminate remaining gaps and inconsistencies, well in advance of the next elections, and within an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To effectively address recommendations outlined in this and prior ODIHR election observation reports, necessary legislative amendments should be initiated well in advance of the next elections through an inclusive consultative process built upon a broad political consensus. If reconstituted, the inter-agency Working Group on Co-ordination and Follow-up of the Implementation of Recommendations for the Improvement of the Electoral Process should act in full transparency, with the inclusion of relevant stakeholders, such as civil society organizations.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
In line with OSCE commitments, measures should be taken to ensure the separation of the state and party and the impartiality of the public administration during the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Following a comprehensive independent audit of the quality of the unified voter register, further efforts should be undertaken to enhance its accuracy and completeness, including by clearly delineating duties and responsibilities of bodies involved in data collection and review. Public confidence in the voter register could be strengthened by full transparency of its compilation.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Given the importance of public trust in the voter register, the authorities should strive to improve it further. In accordance with the legal framework, names of all voters of national minorities should be entered in the voter register in their respective languages.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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