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North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, to enhance stability of lower-level electoral bodies, consideration should be given to vesting public authorities with explicit and mandatory responsibilities to update and revise the database of civil and public servants and to broadening the eligibility criteria for selection.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
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 Administration
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
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Training should be mandatory for all electoral staff, including party representatives and their substitutes, and amongst other issues should include components on disability rights and accessibility and cover interaction with voters with disabilities, voter assistance, and inclusive voting practices.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
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
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To increase the transparency of the lower-level election administration, the State Election Commission should enable Municipal Election Commissions to publish key information about their activities and decisions through the State Election Commission online resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance the accuracy of the voter register, the State Election Commission’s information technology systems should be made compatible with other institutional databases for automated data exchange. The authorities could consider resuming address system reform.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To improve conditions for the free expression of the voters’ will, consideration could be given to introducing the requirement that voters sign separately for each ballot they receive.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To streamline the voter registration process and improve its inclusiveness, consideration could be given to extending the responsibility of State Election Commission regional offices for modification of voter lists beyond the public inspection period in line with clear safeguards and procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework should be amended to allow independent candidacies for municipal councils. The number of nominated candidates on the lists should be decided exclusively by the respective electoral contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To streamline the candidate registration process, consideration could be given to requiring nominating entities, rather than the election administration, to obtain and submit court certificates about the criminal records of prospective candidates, along with other required nomination documentation.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for campaigning should be further strengthened to include clear rules for the participation of public officials, including on social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
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