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North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
SEC regulations on voting day procedures, including on interpreting the intention of the voter, should be in conformity with legislation and be adopted prior to the finalisation of training tools. Training for EB members could focus more on counting, with further details on results protocols and reconciliation procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
In line with international standards, disaggregated data on gender and ethnic representation produced during the electoral process should be published in a comprehensive manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure the integrity of the electoral process, a comprehensive cyber-strategy should be developed and implemented by the SEC. It should include institutional capacity, adequate software and hardware, security measures, and a fully trained and permanent IT staff within the election administration.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should ensure adequate and timely financial and operational support to Municipal Election Commissions well ahead of election day. Communication and instructions from the State Election Commission to lower-level election bodies should be complete and timely, in order to ensure due co-ordination and unified implementation of procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance the accuracy of the voter register, adequate mechanisms for updating, harmonizing and cleaning the relevant state databases that serve as the basis for the register should be established. The authorities should facilitate the conduct of meaningful audits of the voter register and other pertinent databases.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Voter education should be strengthened through the use of comprehensive and accessible formats, to ensure that all voters, including those with disabilities, can fully understand and exercise their rights.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration should be given to conducting a review of the procedures for compiling and maintaining voter lists. Clear, co-ordinated, and transparent procedures for all institutions involved in updating the voter lists would enhance accuracy and could contribute to public confidence.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The restriction that citizens may sign for only one candidate for each election could be reconsidered. The process would be more open and inclusive if citizens could sign for as many candidates as they choose to support. Such a provision might also increase voter confidence in the secrecy of their vote, since signing for a candidate would not necessarily be seen as supporting only that candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Information outlining the procedures for out-of-country citizens to register should be publicized overseas a significant time in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure the secrecy of the vote, authorities could consider counting votes from small polling stations at the municipal level or other means, while safekeeping the integrity of the electoral process.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Days
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