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North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To facilitate the equal participation of persons with physical disabilities in elections, the State Election Commission, in co-operation with the relevant state authorities, should continue to take measures to improve the accessibility of polling stations and to train polling station staff about assistive tools.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election day
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To ensure secrecy of the vote, polling stations with fewer than ten voters should be merged with nearby polling stations and their ballots cast together. Counting procedures for votes from penitentiary and other institutions should preserve the secrecy of the voter's choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election day
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
In line with OSCE commitments and to ensure transparency for all stakeholders, the legal framework should provide for partisan observation of all stages of the referendum process.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Observation
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral Code would benefit from a complete review in order to harmonize it internally and with other relevant laws. The review should be conducted after consultations between all political stakeholders and relevant civil society organizations. It should be completed well in advance of the next elections. Training for electoral staff and public awareness programmes should be undertaken to enhance the effective implementation of the Code.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
A comprehensive review of electoral legislation should be undertaken to address the shortcomings identified in this and in prior ODIHR reports. Campaign and media rules should regulate the presidential contest and ensure equal opportunities for candidates. Rules for the second round should be clarified. The reform process should be public, inclusive, and carried out sufficiently in advance of the next election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign Finance
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
Eligible voters should not be excluded from the voter register due to expired documents. Legislative and administrative measures should be taken to enable everyone who has the right to vote to effectively exercise this right.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
All eligible voters should be added to the voter lists, regardless of the validity of their identification card or passports, as provided by the Constitution.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, consideration could be given to providing alternative methods for signature collection in order to reduce the potential for intimidation.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
In order to increase transparency and public awareness, Municipal Election Commissions should publish decisions and minutes of sessions in a timely and consistent manner. Adequate means, such as access to the municipality websites or social media platforms, should be provided for this purpose.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the transparency and oversight of campaign finance, the legislation should regulate third-party activities and require accounting of expenses incurred by political parties supporting candidates. Loans received by political parties and candidates for the purpose of election campaigning should be subject to similar restrictions and reporting requirements as donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
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