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North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To allow effective legal remedy, the SEC should develop permanent instructions on complaints and appeals process. Such regulations could be harmonized with the new complaint management system.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, in order to reduce the potential for intimidation consideration could be given to providing alternative methods for signature collection or allowing for financial deposits.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
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
2019
EOM
Presidential
To enhance the transparency and oversight of campaign finance, the legislation should regulate third-party activities and require accounting of expenses incurred by political parties supporting candidates. Loans received by political parties and candidates for the purpose of election campaigning should be subject to similar restrictions and reporting requirements as donations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral Code should require that campaign finance reports be submitted and published on the day of submission in a uniform format suitable for public scrutiny and accompanied by supporting financial documentation. Sanctions for late or non-submission should be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The deadline for the submission of final reports should be readjusted to reflect international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework should be amended to provide for possibilities for independent councillor candidates to contest an election individually.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure equitable access to resources and contribute to a higher quality and more diverse overall media environment, alternative funding methods for print, broadcast and online media outlets within a secure and transparent framework could be explored, based on inclusive consultations with all relevant stakeholders.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
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
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The Electoral Code should be amended to provide access to the public broadcaster on a non-discriminatory basis to all electoral contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
Consideration could be given to amending the law to allow for replacement of ballots which voters spoiled accidentally. If so, regulations for such cases should be established.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Voting, Counting, Tabulation and Announcement of Results
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