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North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The Electoral Code could be amended to state that in cases where the serial numbers of ballot box security seal established before the vote count do not match those recorded when the ballot box was sealed, voting at such polling stations should be annulled automatically and the election be repeated. Consideration could also be given to obliging the SEC to investigate such cases ex officio.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
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
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Independence of the public broadcaster could be strengthened by ensuring adequate financing.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
It is recommended that electoral contestants be obliged to provide a breakdown of expenditures by municipality so as to assess if campaign finance rules have been respected.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to granting the SAO ex officio powers to undertake full campaign finance audits, including requesting further documentation and information from contestants, to ensure a comprehensive review against any possible infringement.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, authorities should exercise greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between state and party.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
The state should further publicly promote the existing self-regulatory mechanisms and bodies established to protect professional and ethical journalistic standards, such as the Council of Media Ethics. In addition, it should consider structural and targeted policies to enhance the quality of journalism, including in local media, and to strengthen media and digital literacy.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Provisions regulating the public broadcaster’s newscasts during the campaign should be revised, with a view to provide for editorial freedom, pluralism of views and equal opportunities for contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
Political parties and relevant state and public institutions should take further steps to encourage the participation of women in the electoral process and in political decision-making.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Women
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Greater access to legal remedies should be facilitated, such as through a fully functional online submission system. The election administration should thoroughly examine all complaints in a timely manner and adopt substantiated decisions, which should be published promptly.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for campaign finance should be revised to address existing gaps, including those concerning the amount of bank loans and the possibility of donating after election day, as well as third-party financing and campaign finance related to campaigning in social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
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