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2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should guarantee adequate conditions for both citizen and international observers to conduct their activities with unimpeded access to all election-related information in a timely manner and in an environment free from pressure and intimidation, in line with Serbia's international commitments.
Recommendation # in final report:
22
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Citizen and International Observation
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Observation
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
As previously recommended, further efforts should be made to allocate adequate premises for polling stations to prevent overcrowding, ensure the secrecy of the vote, and provide easy independent access for voters with physical disabilities.
Recommendation # in final report:
23
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Day
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Election Day
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The law should provide a reasonably short deadline for the Constitutional Court to handle electoral petitions and allow for a longer period to hold a repeat election.
Recommendation # in final report:
24
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-electoral Developments
Serbia
2023
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to elaborating additional guidance for Local Election Commissions on the substantive consideration of requests for the annulment of voting results and rules for the REC on handling the appeals against their decisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
25
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2024
Final report heading:
Post-electoral Developments
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To enhance legal certainty and provide equal opportunities for electoral contestants, the legislation could benefit from a further review to address challenges related to misuse of administrative resources and access to media, and eliminate remaining gaps and inconsistencies, well in advance of the next elections, and within an inclusive and transparent consultation process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral System and Legal Framework
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To ensure consistent application of election day procedures and enhance the professional capacity of the election administration, standardized mandatory training could be considered for all Local Electoral Commission and Polling Board members and prospective members, including the extended compositions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
To address concerns over the accuracy of voter lists and increase public confidence, the authorities should facilitate the conduct of a full audit of the Unified Voter Register and the civil register as soon as practically possible, with the participation of relevant stakeholders, including political parties and civil society.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Voter registration
Serbia
2022
Early election
EOM
Presidential
and Parliamentary
Authorities should take measures to prevent misuse of office and state resources. The law should provide for a clear separation between the official functions and campaigning activities of the incumbents. Violations should be proactively prevented and addressed by the relevant authorities through proportionate and dissuasive sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
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:
2023
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
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
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
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