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2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to decentralize the mechanism for electoral dispute resolution. MECs could be tasked to deal with complaints on issues that fall under their administrative responsibilities, so as to allow for a timely and effective remedy.
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:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media should provide more space for smaller communities and their representatives. Voter education and awareness campaigns, including on voters? right to cast their vote without fear of retribution, should target smaller communities and possibly be run in their language.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To avoid disenfranchisement of voters in prison, legal deficiencies related to the renewal of their identification documents should be corrected.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Measures should be undertaken to ensure access for persons with disabilities to polling stations.
Recommendation # in final report:
30
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should exhibit greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between State and political party activities and take vigorous steps to counter any forms of pressure on voters. Senior public officials could make clear statements and issue written instructions that no pressure on public employees will be tolerated and that no employee or citizen should fear for their employment or social services as a result of supporting or not supporting any political party or candidate. All instances and allegations of pressure and intimidation should be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
It is recommended to lift the residency requirement to be a presidential candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2018
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The current system of allocation of mandates in out-of-country electoral constituencies should be reviewed in order to ensure that each member of parliament represents a similar number of registered voters and that the principle of equal suffrage is respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Electoral System
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Electoral Code should be amended to address the gaps and ambiguities identified in this report, as well as previous reports of the OSCE/ODIHR and the Venice Commission. Reform should be inclusive and completed well in advance of the next elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The SEC should resolve all complaints and appeals in an impartial manner, free from political considerations. The law should be interpreted, implemented, and enforced in line with the intent of the law. In addition, the SEC should consider establishing a legal department, as provided for by the Electoral Code.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The complaints procedure would benefit from an overall review in order to eliminate inconsistencies, gaps and deficiencies and provide effective legal redress. In particular, the law should grant every voter a right to file a complaint on every stage of the electoral process, provide the right of judicial appeal to all SEC, SAO and SCPC decisions, and define reasonable deadlines for the courts to decide on these cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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