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2013
EOM
Local
elections
Article 31(2)(35) of the Electoral Code, which mandates the SEC to inspect voting material upon a complaint only if at least two complaints are submitted for a respective polling station, should be removed as it undermines the right to effective legal remedy. There should be no threshold for the number of complaints to be filed before they are considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Post-Election Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should exhibit greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between State and political party activities and take vigorous steps to counter any forms of pressure on voters. Senior public officials could make clear statements and issue written instructions that no pressure on public employees will be tolerated and that no employee or citizen should fear for their employment or social services as a result of supporting or not supporting any political party or candidate. All instances and allegations of pressure and intimidation should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
It is recommended to lift the residency requirement to be a presidential candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The SEC should resolve all complaints and appeals in an impartial manner, free from political considerations. The law should be interpreted, implemented, and enforced in line with the intent of the law. In addition, the SEC should consider establishing a legal department, as provided for by the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The current system of allocation of mandates in out-of-country electoral constituencies should be reviewed in order to ensure that each member of parliament represents a similar number of registered voters and that the principle of equal suffrage is respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Existing legislative safeguards in the Electoral Code should be interpreted in a way to prevent potential conflicts of interest between executive government positions requiring neutrality and candidates pursuing political advantage. Such provisions should be expanded to include enforcement mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Electoral Code should be amended to address the gaps and ambiguities identified in this report, as well as previous reports of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. Reform should be inclusive and completed well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The complaints procedure would benefit from an overall review in order to eliminate inconsistencies, gaps and deficiencies and provide effective legal redress. In particular, the law should grant every voter a right to file a complaint on every stage of the electoral process, provide the right of judicial appeal to all SEC, SAO and SCPC decisions, and define reasonable deadlines for the courts to decide on these cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Electoral Code should be amended to provide access to the public broadcaster on a non-discriminatory basis to all electoral contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Broadcast media, especially public, should make further efforts to draw a clear distinction between official government activities of candidates and their campaign appearances.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
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