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North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Existing legislative safeguards in the Electoral Code should be interpreted in a way to prevent potential conflicts of interest between executive government positions requiring neutrality and candidates pursuing political advantage. Such provisions should be expanded to include enforcement mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Campaign regulations should be applied in a manner that creates equal opportunities for contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The authorities should consider taking vigorous steps to counter any forms of pressure on or intimidation of voters, which was the most serious problem identified by the OSCE/ODIHR EOM in connection with the 2009 elections. In particular, senior public officials, including especially cabinet ministers and heads of public agencies, institutions, and companies, could make clear public statements and issue written instructions before and during the campaign period that no pressure on public employees will be tolerated and that no employee or citizen should fear for their employment, pension or social services as a result of supporting or not supporting any political party or candidate. Furthermore, cases of intimidation of citizens registered by the police and other law-enforcement bodies should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
Steps could be taken to depoliticize public employment and professionalize the civil service to protect civil servants against political pressure. These measures should apply to civil servants, and all other public employees and employees of public agencies and companies. It would be advisable that this protection is also reflected in the contract of employment of public servants and, possibly, in a specific charter of ethics for public servants.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Countering Pressure on or Intimidation of Voters
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
Political parties and candidates, especially presidential candidates, could make greater efforts to explain their policies and reach out to voters of ethnic communities other than their own.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The campaign process would be improved if municipalities rigorously implement their obligation to designate places for the posting of campaign posters in a timely manner and in designated places that are sufficiently large, visible and suitable for posters.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Allegations of intimidation of voters should be swiftly, thoroughly, and effectively investigated by the authorities and those found responsible prosecuted. Citizens should be encouraged to report allegations supported by verifiable evidence.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Voter education campaigns, be they conducted by the authorities, civil society, or political parties, should focus on the secrecy of the ballot as the ultimate tool to counter intimidation or pressure to influence voters’ freedom of choice. Voters should be encouraged to demand that the secrecy of their ballot is respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Campaign regulations should be fully respected and enforced. Authorities could consider reviewing regulations that are regarded by many parties as too restrictive, such as those limiting the length of the campaign, defining campaign activities, and regulating the placement of posters.
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should exercise greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between state and party. Existing legislative safeguards, such as Article 8-a and 9 of the Electoral Code, should be interpreted in a consistent manner in order to prevent conflict of interest between executive government positions requiring neutrality and candidates pursuing political advantage. Provisions should be further expanded to include enforcement mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
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:
Election Campaign
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