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Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To address concerns over the accuracy of voter lists and increase public confidence, the relevant laws, regulations, and practices should be reconsidered to enable access to voter registration data and facilitate the conduct of a meaningful audit of the Unified Voter Register with the participation of relevant stakeholders, including political parties and civil society, in line with data protection standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To increase public confidence in the accuracy of voter lists, the Ministry of Public Administration and Local Self-Governance should publish voter registration data that are sufficiently detailed to allow for a meaningful verification of the accuracy of voter numbers.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
In line with the OSCE commitments, the law should provide for unhindered access of domestic and international non-partisan observers to all aspects of the electoral process and clearly define the criteria for their accreditation.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Domestic Non-partisan Observers
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
It is recommended that the deadlines for election dispute resolution be reviewed. The timeframe to submit a complaint could be extended to allow voters and contestants to properly substantiate their case. Additionally, the deadlines for the resolution of electoral disputes should be harmonized with the election calendar, to ensure that all cases are resolved before final results are published.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the transparency of campaign finances, previous OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations should be addressed, including introducing an expenditure ceiling, a requirement to submit interim financial reports as well as the timely publishing of the financial reports and ACA conclusions. The law should prescribe proportionate and dissuasive sanctions, and irregularities should be sanctioned.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should refrain from interference in the activities of Media and journalists, who should operate free from intimidation or pressure, administrative actions or other types of undue influence.
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:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency, the law could be amended to require reporting and disclosure of campaign income and expenditure prior to election day. Consideration could be given to making the ACA conclusions mandatory and to publish them at a later stage.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should put in place and implement effective legal and institutional oversight mechanisms to prevent intimidation and pressure on voters, including employees of public and state institutions and enterprises.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should provide for a clear separation between the official functions and campaigning activities of the incumbents. Authorities should take measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources and any violations should be proactively addressed through proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
Authorities should condemn attacks on journalists, implement measures to protect them, and prevent impunity through independent, timely investigations to bring perpetrators to justice. Additional steps should be taken to shield media workers from abusive defamation lawsuits by promptly dismissing baseless cases, awarding legal costs and damages, and imposing deterrent penalties on those who initiate such proceedings.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Media
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