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North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The primary legislation for conduct of referenda should be amended to provide general principles on the media coverage of the referendum campaign. In particular, it should guarantee equality of opportunity for the supporters and opponents of the proposal being voted on, with modalities for public and private media, in conformity with freedom of expression.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
As required by the law, the SEC should review complaints, including pre-referendum day complaints, in public sessions and publish its decisions through the electronic system of complaints management.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
Consideration could be given to mandate an impartial body with the timely review of any proposed referendum question, to ensure clarity and legality.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The applicability of threshold criteria to consultative referenda should be clarified in the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The parliament should adopt provisions for a permanent State Election Commission, to ensure stability and consistency in the administration of electoral processes.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
In order to increase public confidence in the work of the SEC and in accordance with the law, the SEC should ensure that all election-related information of public interest, including decisions and procurement procedures, are made public in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
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
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
2018
ROM
Referendum
The division of tasks and responsibilities for maintenance of the voter register should be clarified and enforced, and the deadlines for updates reviewed, to ensure inclusiveness and accuracy.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The legal framework for conducting referendum campaigns should be amended to include clear rules for campaigning, including the participation of public officials.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
All instances and allegations of pressure and intimidation should be thoroughly and effectively investigated and, where substantiated, prosecuted by authorities in a timely manner. Authorities should also provide public information on what constitutes corrupt activity during a referendum campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
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