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North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
In a coordinated effort and according to clearly defined responsibilities, the state authorities should continue updating and harmonising all pertinent registers and databases to provide an accurate basis for the voter register.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
Continued vigorous efforts should be taken by the authorities to counter any form of pressure on public-sector employees, including clear public statements and written instructions by senior state officials that such pressure will not be tolerated and that no citizen should fear any negative consequences as a result of supporting or not supporting any candidate or party. Public-sector employees should be actively encouraged to report any instances of pressure, and such cases should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted, with protection for those who report these cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The State Election Commission should develop comprehensive cyber security guidelines for all personnel and systems that handle or contain election data. It should conduct trainings for all State and Municipal Election Commission members and staff in mitigating risks and handling possible cyber security incidents.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
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
2019
EOM
Presidential
In order to increase transparency and public awareness, Municipal Election Commissions should publish decisions and minutes of sessions in a timely and consistent manner. Adequate means, such as access to the municipality websites or social media platforms, should be provided for this purpose.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To improve the accuracy of the voter lists and to facilitate voters' participation, 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. An update of the voter register between rounds could also be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to extending the period for the collection of supporting signatures by prospective candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption should be provided with adequate human and financial resources to effectively carry out its mandate during the electoral period.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the public service mandate, including the capacity for investigative and analytical reporting, diversification of funding should be considered with the aim to strengthen financial independence of the public broadcaster.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The state should further publicly promote the existing self-regulatory mechanisms and bodies established to protect professional and ethical journalistic standards, such as the Council of Media Ethics. In addition, it should consider structural and targeted policies to enhance the quality of journalism, including in local media, and to strengthen media and digital literacy.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
If the policy of reimbursing political advertisements is to be preserved, the law should be amended to provide for a reasonable and realistic timeframe for reimbursements.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
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