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North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance the accuracy of the voter register, adequate mechanisms for updating, harmonizing and cleaning the relevant state databases that serve as the basis for the register should be established. The authorities should facilitate the conduct of meaningful audits of the voter register and other pertinent databases.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance the transparency and effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, the State Commission for the Prevention of Corruption and the State Audit Office should be adequately resourced and possess the necessary technical expertise. These institutions should conduct effective scrutiny of campaign finance and give proper and timely consideration to all reports and complaints concerning alleged irregularities.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2024
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The practice of state funding being paid directly to media outlets could be reconsidered. If maintained, to increase accountability and transparency, the legislation should establish clear and objective criteria for the eligibility of online news portals for state reimbursement of paid political advertisements.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
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
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
To increase the transparency of the lower-level election administration, the State Election Commission should enable Municipal Election Commissions to publish key information about their activities and decisions through the State Election Commission online resources.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Administration
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
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 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
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Broadcast media, especially public, should make further efforts to draw a clear distinction between official government activities of candidates and their campaign appearances.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Campaign regulations should be applied in a manner that creates equal opportunities for contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
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