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North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Efforts focusing on the integrity of election-day procedures should be enhanced, with an emphasis on respect for counting procedures and the correct completion of result protocols. Consideration could be given to the introduction and consistent application of disciplinary sanctions for Election Board members who derive from prescribed counting procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2009
EOM
Presidential
and Local
The ballot papers printed for units of local self-government where at least 20 per cent of the citizens speak an official language other than Macedonian and which contain all information in Macedonian and the languages of such communities could be redesigned so that ordinal numbers of candidates (or candidate lists) are only included once, rather than separately for each language. This would simplify the ballot layout, increase the secrecy of the vote, and might reduce invalid ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
North Macedonia
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Article 105 of the Electoral Code should be clarified to clearly state whether or not it is a prerequisite when filing an election day complaint to the SEC that the complaint must first be mentioned in the protocol of the relevant EB or MEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
The jurisdiction over pre-election complaints would benefit from clarification with a detailed description of the competences of the SEC and the MECs.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Pre-Election Day Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Media should provide more space for smaller communities and their representatives. Voter education and awareness campaigns, including on voters? right to cast their vote without fear of retribution, should target smaller communities and possibly be run in their language.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of National Minorities
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Participation of National Minorities
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
The SCPC's investigative and enforcement powers and cooperation with law enforcement in election cases should be strengthened. State institutions should fully respect the SCPC's authority. Establishing regional SCPC offices or presence, especially in election periods, could contribute to tackling any election-related corruption. In addition, a concrete deadline for deciding on complaints will ensure timely and effective action.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To ensure secrecy of the vote, polling stations with fewer than ten voters should be merged with nearby polling stations and their ballots cast together. Counting procedures for votes from penitentiary and other institutions should preserve the secrecy of the voter's choice.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election day
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international obligations, practical measures should further strive to ensure full access of persons with disabilities to the voting process.
Recommendation # in final report:
28
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
Rules on the admissibility of complaints should establish reasonable requirements, and the scope of admissible evidence should not be unduly limited. Decisions of the election administration should be reasoned, ensuring effective examination of the merits of all complaints.
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 implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the rules on marking the ballots and determining their validity should be amended in such a manner that ballots are considered valid as long as the will of the voter can be clearly established. Consideration could also be given to allowing for the replacement of accidentally spoiled ballots.
Recommendation # in final report:
29
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Election Day
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