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North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
A revision of the cut-off date for the finalization of voter lists could be considered to bring it closer to election day.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The Electoral Code could include specific provisions regarding the time and conditions for withdrawal of registered candidate lists. It could also be considered to establish the possibility that a candidate list may be partly accepted (for example, only the names of candidates on the list that meet the eligibility criteria are accepted, and the others deleted from the list). Should such provisions be introduced, it is recommended that safeguards are established to ensure that the right to withdraw candidate lists is not abused.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should exercise greater political will to ensure sufficient separation between state and party. Existing legislative safeguards, such as Article 8-a and 9 of the Electoral Code, should be interpreted in a consistent manner in order to prevent conflict of interest between executive government positions requiring neutrality and candidates pursuing political advantage. Provisions should be further expanded to include enforcement mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the discrepancy in the nature of thresholds for campaign donations between individuals and legal entities should be revised. The current provisions are discriminatory and grant an unfair advantage to large entities .
Recommendation # in final report:
17
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
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to introducing proportional and dissuasive sanctions for non-submission of pre-election campaign finance reports. The law should also clearly specify campaign finance requirements should a second round be held.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
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
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
It is recommended that provisions on the second round of the campaign in the media are clearly outlined in the legal framework.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
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
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The Electoral Law and the Law on Broadcasting Activity should be harmonized regarding the amount of paid advertisement which is allowed.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
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
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to extending the deadline for the courts to decide on complaints, while ensuring it remains short enough to provide effective remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
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:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Article 31(2)(35) of the Electoral Code, which mandates the SEC to inspect voting material upon a complaint only if at least two complaints are submitted for a respective polling station, should be removed as it undermines the right to effective legal remedy. There should be no threshold for the number of complaints to be filed before they are considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
32
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:
Post-Election Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The Electoral Code should be harmonized with the Constitution and state clearly that all hearings on election related cases should be held in public and that decisions are made public immediately.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
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