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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
2011
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
A thorough audit and revision of the voter lists is long overdue. This should be done following the census in October 2011. It should focus on entries of deceased people and citizens residing abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2013
EOM
Local
elections
Electoral legislation should provide a clear and detailed process for electoral contestants and voters to lodge Complaints and Appeals arising from alleged violations of the Electoral Code and regulations issued by the SEC. Consideration could also be given to the creation of a Legal Department within the SEC Secretariat that would inform SEC members of the legal situation and draft legal documents and justifications.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Pre-Election Day Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The SEC and MoIA should continue the process of updating of voter register though a co-ordinated effort according to clear responsibilities and procedures. Adequate resources and time should be allocated to accomplish this task before the next elections. This process should be transparent and ensure access to political parties and civil society. It should be accompanied by a public information campaign in order to increase the citizens? confidence in the accuracy of voter Reg.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2016
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, the SEC and MoIA should continue the process of updating the voter register through a co-ordinated effort and according to clearly defined responsibilities and procedures. This process should address the structural problems in a sustainable manner, be transparent and ensure access to political parties and civil society.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2017
EOM
Local
elections
In order to increase transparency and public confidence in their work, the SEC and MECs should make their regulations, guidelines, decisions and minutes of sessions, including those related to procurement, public in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2018
ROM
Referendum
The legislation should be harmonized with the objectives of the CRPD, by removing all restrictions on voting rights on the basis of mental or intellectual disability.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2019
EOM
Presidential
To ensure the stability and professionalism of the election administration, legal provisions should be adopted which clearly establish the composition and length of mandate of a permanent State Election Commission. Essential personnel of the SEC secretariat should be employed on a permanent basis.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2020
Early election
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to ensure a comprehensive regulatory framework, the Election Code should be revised to clarify and consolidate permanent detailed instructions on voter registration procedures. Requirements in the Code should correspond to the functionality of the central population register.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the legal framework should be harmonized with international standards by removing all restrictions on electoral rights on the basis of intellectual or psychosocial disability.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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