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Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should prevent intimidation and pressure on voters, including employees of public and state institutions and enterprises and strengthen the oversight mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Republic Electoral Commission should publish the preliminary turnout data as soon as possible after the closing of the polls. To further enhance transparency and trust in the results tabulation process, the REC should consider publishing preliminary election results disaggregated per polling station in an accessible format as they become available.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Post-election Day Developments
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance legal certainty and provide equal opportunities for electoral contestants, the legislation could benefit from a further review to address challenges related to misuse of administrative resources and access to media, and eliminate remaining gaps and inconsistencies, well in advance of the next elections, and within an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The competent state authorities should contribute to the strengthening of media pluralism by further increasing media ownership transparency, promoting diversity of political content in the media, and systematically monitoring broadcasters’ compliance with their legal obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The regulation of the media coverage of officials who are also candidates could be further strengthened, including by extending the ban on the media coverage of all opening and inaugurating events for the entire duration of the campaign period.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of the Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (REM) should be effectively guaranteed, in line with the new legal provisions. The REM should proactively use its legal powers to act ex officio on violations of media regulation, based on its systematic monitoring.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
In line with international good practice, the Administrative Court should be legally bound to review all election-related cases in public hearings whereby the parties have the right to be heard.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Anti-Corruption Agency should be obliged by law to identify violations proactively and in a timely manner, and respond to complaints by issuing formal decisions, subject to a judicial review. The law should prescribe expedited deadlines for the entire dispute resolution process related to campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To level the playing field, regulation of the media coverage of officials who are also candidates could be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To increase the transparency of voter registration and confidence in the voter list, the authorities could consider periodical publishing of voter registration data, disaggregated by different types of updates, and the number of voters registered per municipality.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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