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2017
EAM
Presidential
To make candidate registration process more inclusive, consideration may be given to lifting the restriction for voters to support only one candidate.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should take decisive action to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions. Cases of alleged coercion need to be investigated and individuals responsible held accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Comprehensive steps should be taken to strengthen the financial and editorial independence of public broadcasters. Adequate funding mechanisms could be considered to reduce dependency on the state budget. Media laws should be fully implemented with the aim of ensuring greater transparency in ownership and funding of the Media.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
As previously recommended, the legislation should be amended to explicitly provide for the presence of both citizen and international observers in line with the OSCE commitments. It should unambiguously provide for observers access to all stages of the electoral process and clearly define their rights and obligations.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Citizen and International Observation
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Additional efforts should be made by the REC to ensure the secrecy of the vote. This should be explicitly addressed during training, with clear and uniform instructions provided.
Recommendation # in final report:
20
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Day
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
In line with international commitments, legal changes should be adopted following public consultations. Fundamental aspects of the election should not be changed within a year prior to an election.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should undertake measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources. The monitoring of compliance should be effective, and sanctions imposed should be proportionate and dissuasive.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should undertake measures to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions and enterprises. Cases of alleged duress must be thoroughly investigated and individuals responsible brought to account.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Campaign Environment
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) should be strengthened, and its responsibilities during the campaign period should be explicitly defined by law and extended to all aspects of media coverage of elections. The REM should act upon its own initiative, including through timely actions based on systematic monitoring of election coverage and compliance with established regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2020
SEAM
Parliamentary
elections
To address concerns over the accuracy of voter lists, the authorities should conduct an audit of the Unified Voter Register as soon as practically possible.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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