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Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
In order to further enhance public confidence in the electoral process, relevant authorities should undertake greater initiative in properly investigating allegations of vote-buying, intimidation of employees by various sides, and possible misuse of public resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign and Campaign Finance
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities and law enforcement bodies should take more resolute steps to prevent, identify, investigate and prosecute instances of vote-buying, pressure and intimidation of voters and misuse of state resources for campaign purposes. The legislators may also consider clarifying the definition of political and campaign activities in order to prevent distribution of electoral gifts and services.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To promote a level playing field among contestants and ensure the separation of state and party interests, consideration should be given to introducing campaign regulations including on preventing the misuse of administrative resources and abuse of office. Compliance should be monitored by a competent and independent body and violations should be punished with proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
To guarantee a level playing field among contestants, the separation between party and state activities needs to be strictly abided by.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
To make candidate registration process more inclusive, consideration may be given to lifting the restriction for voters to support only one candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should undertake measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources. The monitoring of compliance should be effective, and sanctions imposed should be proportionate and dissuasive.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should undertake measures to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions and enterprises. Cases of alleged duress must be thoroughly investigated and individuals responsible brought to account.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should take measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources. The law should provide for a clear separation between the official functions and campaigning activities of the incumbents. Violations should be proactively prevented and addressed by the relevant authorities through proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should put in place and implement effective legal and institutional oversight mechanisms to prevent intimidation and pressure on voters, including employees of public and state institutions and enterprises.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should provide for a clear separation between the official functions and campaigning activities of the incumbents. Authorities should take measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources and any violations should be proactively addressed through proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
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