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2024
EOM
Local
elections
The independence and effectiveness of the Regulatory Authority of Electronic Media should be strengthened, with clearly defined responsibilities during campaign periods. Efforts should be made to enhance compliance with legal deadlines, address complaints efficiently, ensure efficient media monitoring, and maintain transparency in its operations.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To foster the media's watchdog role, media outlets should exercise their editorial freedom and refrain from using material produced by political parties in news and information programmes.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to reviewing the preferential terms for the registration and representation of lists representing national minorities.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To improve the dispute resolution system, consideration should be given to broaden the legal standing to allow stakeholders, including citizen observers, to challenge all decisions, actions, and inactions of election commissions, in line with international standards.
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 evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
The law should be amended to require the Anti-Corruption Agency to issue all decisions in a formal format that can be subject to judicial review. Furthermore, the legislation should establish expedited deadlines for the entire dispute resolution process concerning campaign finance violations, including deadlines for the courts.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Dispute Resolution
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should guarantee adequate conditions for citizen observers to conduct their activities in an environment free from pressure and intimidation, in line with Serbia’s international commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure consistent application of election day procedures, standardized mandatory training could be considered for all Polling Board members as well as for prospective members, including those of the extended composition.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure the secrecy of the vote, the layout of polling stations and the design and placement of voting screens should be improved.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
Further efforts should be made to improve the accessibility of polling stations, including by giving voters with reduced mobility or visual impairments the possibility to choose to vote at dedicated polling stations equipped for such voters.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
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
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To effectively address recommendations outlined in this and prior ODIHR election observation reports, necessary legislative amendments should be initiated well in advance of the next elections through an inclusive consultative process built upon a broad political consensus. If reconstituted, the inter-agency Working Group on Co-ordination and Follow-up of the Implementation of Recommendations for the Improvement of the Electoral Process should act in full transparency, with the inclusion of relevant stakeholders, such as civil society organizations.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
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