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North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
If the current out-of-country voting system is maintained, alternative provisions should be made for voters to exercise their right to vote if voting abroad is cancelled.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Citizens, including public or state employees, should not be subject to pressure or intimidation. Authorities should actively encourage citizens to report any cases of pressure, supported by verifiable evidence. Any instances and allegations of pressure and intimidation should be thoroughly and effectively investigated and prosecuted by authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to reviewing the existing thresholds for presidential elections to minimize the risk of failed elections. The legal framework could be amended to calculate the winning majority in the first round from the number of votes cast, while the second round threshold requirement could be removed.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The State Audit Office should be mandated to review interim reports and to promptly publish its findings. The deadline for the submission of final reports should not exceed one month after the election. The rules should clarify the reporting structure and requirements, to provide for uniformity of campaign finance reporting.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to extending the period for the collection of supporting signatures by prospective candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The legislation should clearly stipulate the primary institution to regulate the broadcast media coverage during the referendum campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
It is recommended to replace the legal requirement of MRT for exact amount of time in every newscast devoted to the coverage of campaign activities of individual parties with a more general requirement requiring impartiality and balance while respecting editorial independence of the public broadcaster.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The State Election Commission and other actors should continue voter and civic education efforts to prevent family voting and preserve free choice for each voter. These education efforts should also tackle vote-buying, while law enforcement agencies should investigate vote-buying schemes and hold their organizers to account.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election day
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to establishing and ensuring a more efficient communication and support from SEC to local election management bodies. Comprehensive and standardized training for SEC local officials and MEC members should be undertaken before new elections are called. The local offices should be provided with the necessary resources for conducting their work in a timely and effective manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure effective remedy, all election-related cases should be decided within timely deadlines clearly stated in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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