Skopje, 14 August 2025 – Following the announcement of the Local Elections, scheduled for 19 October 2025, the Coordinating Body for handling complaints based on the Code of Conduct in the Online Sphere during Electoral Processes and Referenda has been reactivated. This mechanism serves to protect and uphold the right to freedom of expression and information guaranteed by Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and by Macedonian laws. Individuals, institutions, NGOs, political parties, or independent candidates can submit complaints to the Coordinating Body if they deem that disinformation, hate speech, discrimination, misuse of personal…
Author: Jeton Ismaili
The announcement of the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections 2024 marked the start of the active period for the Coordinating Body for Monitoring Compliance with the Code of Conduct in the Online Sphere during Electoral Processes and Referenda. The Coordinating Body shall act upon complaints against any violations of the Code on the part of the political parties or their candidates, the independent candidates, broadcasters’ internet editions, online media, the fact checkers, influencers and other entities that may influence the public in favour of one’s electoral or referendum campaign. All citizens and legal entities may send their complaints to the following…