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2017
EAM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to removing the blanket restriction on voting rights of persons declared legally incapable and to provide for the decision on each case based on the specific circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
To enhance public trust in the voter register, consideration could be given to publishing the partial data from voter lists for public scrutiny in line with the law and international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
To make candidate registration process more inclusive, consideration may be given to lifting the restriction for voters to support only one candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should take decisive action to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions. Cases of alleged coercion need to be investigated and individuals responsible held accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Comprehensive steps should be taken to strengthen the financial and editorial independence of public broadcasters. Adequate funding mechanisms could be considered to reduce dependency on the state budget. Media laws should be fully implemented with the aim of ensuring greater transparency in ownership and funding of the Media.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Media, especially the public broadcaster, should consider adopting self-regulatory measures to ensure fair and impartial editorial policies for campaign coverage, including emphasizing a clear distinction between official activities of candidates and their campaign appearances and to ensure that coverage of governmental activities does not unduly disadvantage other candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
The positive example of establishing PBs with equitable representation of national minorities could be replicated as good practice in other regions with significant minority populations.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
As previously recommended, the legislation should be amended to explicitly provide for the presence of both citizen and international observers in line with the OSCE commitments. It should unambiguously provide for observers access to all stages of the electoral process and clearly define their rights and obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observation
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Additional efforts should be made by the REC to ensure the secrecy of the vote. This should be explicitly addressed during training, with clear and uniform instructions provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The electoral legislation would benefit from a comprehensive review to address legal loopholes and unclear provisions. To ensure legal certainty, substantial regulations should be included primarily in the law, while only those related to technical matters and details should be included in REC instructions.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
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