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2013
EOM
Local
elections
In order to guarantee effective redress, introduction of deadlines for the SEC to investigate complaints on early campaigning should be addressed.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The introduction of deadlines for the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption to investigate complaints on misuse of state resources during the campaign could be considered and the necessary resources to resolve them in a timely manner should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Pre-Election Day Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Article 31(2)(35) of the Electoral Code, which mandates the SEC to inspect voting material upon a complaint only if at least two complaints are submitted for a respective polling station, should be removed as it undermines the right to effective legal remedy. There should be no threshold for the number of complaints to be filed before they are considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Post-Election Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The SEC and MECs should enforce the requirement for EBs to post publicly copies of counting protocol, immediately following the completion of the count.
Recommendation # in final report:
31
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Final report heading:
Election Observation
North Macedonia
2009
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Local
To enhance the participation of women within the structure of political parties, authorities could enforce Article 18 of the Law on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, which requires political parties to adopt, every two years, “a plan for equal opportunities,” that specifies the methods and measures they will use to promote of equal participation of women and men in the bodies of the party and their candidate lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Participation of Women
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
Persistent allegations of vote buying, especially in Roma settlements, should be addressed by the relevant authorities, both through voter education and prosecutions.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral Code would benefit from a complete review in order to harmonize it internally and with other relevant laws. The review should be conducted after consultations between all political stakeholders and relevant civil society organizations. It should be completed well in advance of the next elections. Training for electoral staff and public awareness programmes should be undertaken to enhance the effective implementation of the Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As required by law and in order to increase transparency and public confidence in its work, all SEC sessions should be open to public; all SEC decisions should be published on their website without delay.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC and MoIA should continue the process of updating of voter register though a co-ordinated effort according to clear responsibilities and procedures. Adequate resources and time should be allocated to accomplish this task before the next elections. This process should be transparent and ensure access to political parties and civil society. It should be accompanied by a public information campaign in order to increase the citizens? confidence in the accuracy of voter Reg.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The allocation of state advertisements should be done in a transparent, objective and non-discriminatory manner, including by providing detailed information on the substance and funds for such advertisements.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
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