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2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
The law should prescribe proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for the non-submission of campaign finance reports and other violations. In addition, consideration could be made to amend the legislation allowing all electoral stakeholders to file complaints on campaign finance violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2019
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration could be given to decentralize the mechanism for electoral dispute resolution. MECs could be tasked to deal with complaints on issues that fall under their administrative responsibilities, so as to allow for a timely and effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, to ensure sustainability of SEC administrative capacity, all essential support positions should be permanent and based on an open and competitive recruitment process.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Detailed and timely procedures for the review of candidate lists should be introduced to ensure consistency and inclusiveness of the registration process, including allowing sufficient time for contestants to correct irregularities. A review of the Electoral Code could consider specifying all the conditions and required documents for withdrawal and replacement of candidates on lists.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
A mechanism for timely and effective redress should be established for all eligible voters not found in the voter lists in order that they can exercise their right to vote.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The Electoral Code and relevant sub-legal acts such as SEC instructions would benefit from a thorough review and amendments to harmonize provisions and to avoid gaps and inconsistencies within the legislation and with its practical application. Ideally, such a review would include an open process of public consultations. Some examples of existing gaps or inconsistencies include.16
- The Electoral Code does not make clear exactly what political activity is and is not permissible before the start of the official campaign period;
- The Electoral Code does not clarify whether parties and candidates need to provide a list of their authorized representatives to MECs and, if so, what the deadline is and what sanctions, if any, apply for failure to provide such a list;
- The Electoral Code does not state what happens if a candidate decides to withdraw from an election between the two rounds of voting;
- Article 37 of the Electoral Code is in conflict with the Article 148.1 regarding competences for deciding upon complaints; and
- Article 63.2 of the Electoral Code does not specify the procedure for the collection of support signatures during the candidate registration process at Ministry of Justice local offices.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
To ensure transparency and trust in the electoral process, all actual results protocols including those corrected later in the process should be uploaded online. Detailed procedures for correction of results protocols at the MEC should be provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
Persistent allegations of vote buying, especially in Roma settlements, should be addressed by the relevant authorities, both through voter education and prosecutions.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
North Macedonia
2014
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Consideration could be given to granting the SAO investigative powers to undertake full campaign finance audits, including the power to request further documentation and testimonies from parties to ensure a full review of any possible infringement.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2019
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
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