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North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure equitable access to resources and contribute to a higher quality and more diverse overall media environment, alternative funding methods for print, broadcast and online media outlets within a secure and transparent framework could be explored, based on inclusive consultations with all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To ensure equality of the vote, legislation should foresee periodic review of district boundaries by an independent body. When district boundaries are redefined, it should be done in a timely, transparent, impartial and inclusive manner under a clear and consistent methodology.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
In line with the principle of equality of opportunity, campaign rules should be revised to provide for more equitable access to the media and allocation of spaces for posters and billboards for small parties and independent candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The regulatory framework for voter registration procedures should be consolidated and harmonized to eliminate inconsistencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, consideration should be given to clarifying the rules to preserve the validity of ballots on which the voters’ will is clearly expressed. Consideration should also be given to allowing for the replacement of accidentally spoilt ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
35
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
If retained as a tool for the selection of election commission members, the Ministry of Information Society and Administration should update its database of public employees, engaging the respective institutions. The authorities could consider revising the pool of state bodies from which public employees are called to serve on election commissions.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
The legal framework should be reviewed to eliminate undue restrictions on the right to lodge electoral complaints and appeals, in order to provide for effective legal remedies.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
Rules on the admissibility of complaints should establish reasonable requirements, and the scope of admissible evidence should not be unduly limited. Decisions of the election administration should be reasoned, ensuring effective examination of the merits of all complaints.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for campaigning should be further amended to include clear rules for the participation of public officials, including on social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure consistency and transparency in the results tabulation process, clear procedures for rectifying errors and discrepancies in result protocols should be established, including criteria for the recounts of ballots. All relevant data collected during election day, including the number of voters added to the voter lists, should be published by the SEC in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
36
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
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