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2021
EOM
Local
elections
Provisions regulating the public broadcaster’s newscasts during the campaign period should be revised, with a view to allow for editorial freedom and ensure equitable access and news coverage of smaller parties and independent candidates. Further reforms should aim at strengthening the quality of content produced by the public broadcaster, including investigative and analytical journalism.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
Regulations on paid political advertisement in the media should be reconsidered, in order to allow unimpeded access to the media based on reasonable and objective criteria. A clear mechanism for dividing the budget among smaller parties and independent candidates should be established. The official decision on budget allocation for campaign advertisement in the media should be published in a timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The legal standing to file complaints should be extended to voters and citizen observers. To allow adequate time for the filing and handling of complaints, deadlines could be brought in line with international good practice.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
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:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The law should stipulate a clear timeframe for the holding of repeat elections in cases where the turnout requirement was not met in the first round of a mayoral election. To reduce the risk of failed elections, the voter turnout requirement for repeat elections could be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Electoral System
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
To enhance transparency and public confidence in their work, the State Election Commission and Municipal Election Commissions should publish all relevant documentation, such as budget, procurement plan, as well as all regulations and decisions in a consistent and timely manner.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should ensure adequate and timely financial and operational support to Municipal Election Commissions well ahead of election day. Communication and instructions from the State Election Commission to lower-level election bodies should be complete and timely, in order to ensure due co-ordination and unified implementation of procedures.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
As previously recommended, the database of state and public employees used for the selection of election officials should be updated, in order to ensure a smooth and efficient selection process. The pool of institutions from which employees are called to serve on election bodies could be revised.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
In a coordinated effort, state and local authorities as well as other actors involved in the election process should undertake further measures to ensure independent access of persons with various types of disabilities to the entire election process.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The regulatory framework for voter registration procedures should be consolidated and harmonized to eliminate inconsistencies.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
North Macedonia
2021
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should take the appropriate measures necessary to ensure that all eligible voters are included in the voter register and the voter lists. The Electoral Code should be amended accordingly, including by removing restrictions based on expired identification documents, and by clarifying procedures for the inclusion in voter lists of persons who turn 18 between rounds.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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