Voting abroad is a topic which is not sufficiently analysed and covered in the literature, but still it is of great importance in relation to the equality of the right to vote for the citizens of a certain state, regardless where they reside. By possessing the citizenship, each citizen acquires rights and duties toward the state of citizenship, and has guaranteed freedom to exercise these rights and duties, among which is the right to vote. Republic of Macedonia as newly independent state whose political system is based on democratic principles, decided to include the Macedonian migrants (diaspora) into the election process by adopting the Law on Amending the Election Code in 2008, thus joining the group of 115 states in the world which enfranchised the diaspora. In this master’s thesis the subject of analysis is the external voting of the Macedonian diaspora, by emphasizing the five principles of equality, universality, freedom, secrecy and directness of the right to vote of Macedonian citizens who reside abroad. The analysis is conducted by presenting the legal acts and regulations in the area of election policy of Republic of Macedonia, which shows that legally some of the five democratic principles of suffrage are disrupted.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION.
- 1.1 Subject of research..
- 1.2 Purpose of the research.
- 1.3 Research questions and methods of research..
- 1.5 Structure of the master thesis....
- 2 EVOLUTION OF THE ELECTION POLICY IN RM: FROM ITS INDEPENDENCE UNTIL TODAY...
- 2.1. Referendum on independence........
- 2.2 Creating the election policy in independent Macedonia...
- 2.3 Macedonian diaspora.
- 3. LEGAL FRAME OF THE ELECTIONS IN RM.
- 3.1 Legal acts in Republic of Macedonia........
- 3.1.1 Constitution of Republic of Macedonia.
- 3.1.2 Electoral code..
- 3.1.3 Other laws .........
- 3.2 International acts.
- 4 FIVE DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES AND VOTING OF THE MACEDONIAN DIASPORA....
- 4.1 Universal Suffrage.
- 4.2 EQUAL SUFFRAGE..
- 4.2.1 Equal voting rights and equal voting power.
- 4.2.2 Equal rights for parties and candidates.
- 4.3 Free suffrage ..
- 4.4 VOTING OF THE DIASPORA OF CROATIA AND SLOVENIA..
- 4.4.1 CROATIA.
- 4.4.2 SLOVENIA.….........
- 7 LITERATURE.
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This master's thesis analyzes external voting by the Macedonian diaspora in parliamentary elections. It aims to examine how the inclusion of the diaspora in the electoral process aligns with the five principles of suffrage: equality, universality, freedom, secrecy, and directness. The study analyzes the legal framework governing elections in the Republic of Macedonia, focusing on the extent to which these principles are upheld in practice.
- The legal framework governing voting by the Macedonian diaspora.
- The alignment of this framework with the five principles of suffrage.
- Comparisons with voting practices in other countries like Croatia and Slovenia.
- The impact of the diaspora on electoral outcomes in the Republic of Macedonia.
- The challenges and opportunities associated with diaspora voting.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introductory chapter outlines the research topic, its purpose, research questions, and methodology. It also provides a brief overview of the master thesis's structure. Chapter 2 delves into the evolution of electoral policy in the Republic of Macedonia since its independence, including the adoption of legislation to enfranchise the diaspora. Chapter 3 focuses on the legal framework of elections in the Republic of Macedonia, examining the relevant constitutional provisions, the Electoral Code, and other applicable laws. It also considers relevant international acts. Chapter 4 explores the five democratic principles of suffrage and analyzes how these principles are applied to the voting rights of Macedonian citizens residing abroad.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The central themes of this research are voting abroad, external voting, diaspora, the Republic of Macedonia, voting rights, and enfranchisement. These topics are examined through a lens of democratic principles and the legal frameworks governing elections. The study also explores the impact of diaspora voting on electoral outcomes and the challenges and opportunities associated with this aspect of electoral participation.
- Citation du texte
- Ana Mijovska (Auteur), 2014, Voting of the Macedonian Diaspora in the Parliamentary Elections in Republic of Macedonia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/295549
