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North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Municipalities should ensure adequate and timely financial and operational planning, providing MECs with the necessary resources well ahead of elections. In addition, the relevant authorities should ensure that funds for any municipalities, including with blocked accounts, are transferred on time.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To improve the accuracy of the voter list and to facilitate voters' participation, an update of the voter lists between the rounds should be considered. Consideration should be given to extending the period of scrutiny of the voter lists and to bringing the deadline for changes closer to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To guarantee that eligible voters in penitentiary institutions are able to exercise their right to vote, those authorities responsible for compiling the lists of voters in these institutions should ensure that all eligible voters are included on the voter list and have an opportunity to renew expired identification documents.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC could be revised to prohibit coalitions and lists, submitted by a group of voters, from using the same name/or logo as a registered party and to regulate the withdrawal of candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC should guarantee independent candidates campaign conditions on an equitable basis with other contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, authorities should exercise greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between state and party.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC should require interim campaign finance reports be submitted electronically and establish suitable penalties for late or non-submission. The template should include a breakdown of expenses by municipality and require reporting of incurred expenses. In addition, the law should require the publishing of interim and final reports on the day of submission.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To further safeguard the role of the AVMS, its members should be appointed in a manner that ensures its independence from political influence.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The MRT should strengthen its role as public broadcaster by improving the quality of the programmes. It should promote pluralism, provide a broader range of political viewpoints, professionalise journalism, disseminate voter education programmes and increase women's political participation by providing them with greater news coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The SCPC's investigative and enforcement powers and cooperation with law enforcement in election cases should be strengthened. State institutions should fully respect the SCPC's authority. Establishing regional SCPC offices or presence, especially in election periods, could contribute to tackling any election-related corruption. In addition, a concrete deadline for deciding on complaints will ensure timely and effective action.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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