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North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for campaigning should be further strengthened to include clear rules for the participation of public officials, including on social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
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:
Campaign Environment
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration could be given to develop steps to regulate campaign activities and political advertising on social network portals, and their financing. Responsible oversight institutions should be mandated to monitor contestants and other stakeholders in the campaign. In addition, these institutions should be provided with adequate resources and capacities and equipped with effective, dissuasive, and proportionate sanctioning mechanisms for violations.
Recommendation # in final report:
21
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal framework for campaign finance should be revised to address existing gaps, including those concerning the amount of bank loans and the possibility of donating after election day, as well as third-party financing and campaign finance related to campaigning in social networks.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
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
2025
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance the accountability of the electoral process and effectiveness of campaign finance oversight, the legislation should specify which institution should initiate proceedings in cases of infringements. 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:
23
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
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Provisions regulating the public broadcaster’s newscasts during the campaign period should be revised to better safeguard editorial independence while ensuring equitable access and non-discriminatory coverage in news programming for smaller parties and independent candidates.
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
2025
EOM
Local
elections
For greater inclusivity, accessibility of news and political content should be improved. Consideration could be given to a larger sign-language interpreter window and audio description.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
The legal requirement for daily reporting by the Agency for Audio and Audiovisual Media Services to the election administration could be replaced by ad hoc reporting that effectively supports the identification and addressing of election-related concerns.
Recommendation # in final report:
26
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2025
EOM
Local
elections
Consideration should be given to extending the deadlines for the submission and adjudication of electoral complaints and appeals to ensure adequate time for their filing, examination, and resolution, in line with international good practice. The legal standing to file complaints should be broadened to include candidates, voters, and citizen observers.
Recommendation # in final report:
27
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
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
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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