The Justice Ministry, together with experts, is trying to find a solution to the issue of whether independent candidates are able to run in the local elections. An outcome is expected in the coming days.
The institution has confirmed meetings are underway, adding that, for now, there’ve been no conclusions. PM Mickoski stated that there would be action to the law.
Despite the stand by the State Election Commission (SEC) that signatures are not needed to participate in the election process, the organisations have said they will form parties because they fear the major political fears may play them. SDSM’s stand is that it’s important to hear the voice of independent candidates in the elections.
The OSCE/ODIHR will send 24 long-term and 250 short-term observers that will monitor the entire election process, MTV1 has reported, adding that the registration of candidates, course of the camping, media coverage, funding, and election results will be observed.