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North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC could be revised to prohibit coalitions and lists, submitted by a group of voters, from using the same name/or logo as a registered party and to regulate the withdrawal of candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Political parties should comply with the gender quota requirements set out in the EC; while the SEC and MECs should strictly enforce the legislation. Approval of the lists should be subject to judicial review.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC should guarantee independent candidates campaign conditions on an equitable basis with other contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, authorities should exercise greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between state and party.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
It is recommended that political parties and relevant institutions take initiatives to encourage the participation of women in the electoral process and in political decision-making.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Women
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC should require interim campaign finance reports be submitted electronically and establish suitable penalties for late or non-submission. The template should include a breakdown of expenses by municipality and require reporting of incurred expenses. In addition, the law should require the publishing of interim and final reports on the day of submission.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The SAO should be mandated to conduct a review of interim reports, and to publish its findings and refer possible violations to appropriate authorities prior to election day. The deadline for filing final reports should be within 30 days after the election. The law should establish the scope of audits to ensure comprehensive review against any possible infringement, and SAO granted the necessary investigatory powers. Established penalties for all violations should be imposed.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To further safeguard the role of the AVMS, its members should be appointed in a manner that ensures its independence from political influence.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The MRT should strengthen its role as public broadcaster by improving the quality of the programmes. It should promote pluralism, provide a broader range of political viewpoints, professionalise journalism, disseminate voter education programmes and increase women's political participation by providing them with greater news coverage.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to the decentralization of the complaints process, and the MECs capacity to handle complaints could be strengthened. The SEC's functioning on legal matters could be enhanced through more effective use of its legal department. Deadlines for submission and adjudication of complaints should be in line with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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