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Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Deadlines for submission and resolution of electoral complaints could be extended to ensure a better balance between the effectiveness and timeliness of legal remedies.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
It is recommended that the legal framework be revised to equip relevant institutions with competencies of control and enforcement of provisions of electoral legislation, including those on the campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to clarify the REM’s competences in investigating and sanctioning breaches of legislation in a timely manner. In addition, the REM should act upon its own initiative, based on systematic monitoring election coverage and compliance with established regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Oversight by the REM should be explicitly extended to all aspects of Media coverage of elections. The REM could take a more pro-active approach in the performance of its duties, including through timely action based on findings of systematic Media monitoring. Amendments to the LEM could be considered to provide for more effective sanctions, including expedited timely remedies during the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Voter lists should be made available for public scrutiny. The laws on the Unified Voter Register and on Personal Data Protection should be harmonized and should detail the scope of personal data of voters made public, and the secure and lawful access to these data.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure legal certainty and campaign finance accountability, the legislation should be further reviewed to address gaps and prior ODIHR and GRECO recommendations, including by explicit regulation of third-party campaigning and provisions on effective, proportionate and dissuasive sanctions for violations and inadequate reporting. To allow effective implementation, the Criminal Code should be brought in line with the Law on Financing of Political Activities.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should prevent intimidation and pressure on voters, including employees of public and state institutions and enterprises and strengthen the oversight mechanisms.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Serbia
2024
EOM
Local
elections
To prevent undue influence on the voters, reasonable campaign expenditure limits should be introduced and consideration should be given to lowering the ceiling for donations from legal entities.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Authorities could re-consider the application of the requirement for potential candidates to both collect a minimum of 10,000 supporting signatures and cover the administrative expenses for their verification, as this may unduly impede the right to stand.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Legal Framework
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Legal consequences for non-compliance should be clearly defined.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
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