Search Recommendations
Change search criteria
Search results
Search criteria:
Page 12
Sort by: Year of election
Location: North Macedonia
Sort by
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The law should prescribe proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for the non-submission of campaign finance reports and other violations. In addition, consideration could be made to amend the legislation allowing all electoral stakeholders to file complaints on campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The AVMS should initiate misdemeanour procedures against identified violations in a timely manner in order to increase public confidence and provide complainants with effective remedy. Sanctions should be clearly defined and commensurate with the gravity of the violation committed.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
It is recommended that AVMS members have prior media experience and are not primarily political appointees.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To increase transparency and accountability, consideration could be given to itemizing incomes and expenditures in an itemized manner in campaign finance reports, accompanied by full bank statements.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The SCPC should consider reviewing cases in open, public sessions in reasonable legal deadlines. Decisions should be public and appealable.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration should be given to allow citizens the possibility of filing file complaints with the EBs, MECs or the SEC on election day, with a possibility of timely and effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
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
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
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As required by law and in order to increase transparency and public confidence in its work, all SEC sessions should be open to public; all SEC decisions should be published on their website without delay.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC and MoIA should continue the process of updating of voter register though a co-ordinated effort according to clear responsibilities and procedures. Adequate resources and time should be allocated to accomplish this task before the next elections. This process should be transparent and ensure access to political parties and civil society. It should be accompanied by a public information campaign in order to increase the citizens? confidence in the accuracy of voter Reg.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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
The allocation of state advertisements should be done in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory manner, including by providing detailed information on the substance and funds for such advertisements.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Searching for results