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North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The Electoral Code or other legislation could set clear and short timeframes for the resolution by the courts of misdemeanor procedures on election-related cases instituted by the SEC, in order to ensure the timely enforcement of election rules and the right of election participants to an effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the Electoral Code should be harmonized with the Constitution and clearly state that all court hearings on election-related cases must be held in public and that decisions should be published immediately.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
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
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
2017
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to standardising the required number of signatures for independent candidates at up to one per cent of registered voters in line with international good practice. In addition, as previously recommended, consideration could be given to providing alternative methods for signature collection in order to reduce the potential for intimidation.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC could be revised to prohibit coalitions and lists, submitted by a group of voters, from using the same name/or logo as a registered party and to regulate the withdrawal of candidates.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
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
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The EC should guarantee independent candidates campaign conditions on an equitable basis with other contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Campaign
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To improve the accuracy of the voter list and to facilitate voters' participation, an update of the voter lists between the rounds should be considered. Consideration should be given to extending the period of scrutiny of the voter lists and to bringing the deadline for changes closer to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the SEC should review all complaints and appeals in an impartial manner, free from political considerations. The law should be interpreted and enforced consistently and in line with the intent of the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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