Monika Zajkova, leader of the PLD, has advocated for the implementation of electronic voting methods, asserting that such technology should be available both for domestic electors and for the diaspora community. Zajkova argued that if the government deems the voting system sufficiently secure for citizens residing abroad—citing examples such as Australia, Germany, or Canada—there is no democratic justification for excluding voters within the country. She specifically pointed out that the secure system must be accessible to voters in areas like Skopje, Tetovo, Kumanovo, Gjevgjeli, and Kruševë, and particularly to those residing in rural locations.
Zajkova’s concerns stem from recent logistical changes, noting that polling stations with fewer than ten registered voters have been closed. This closure has reportedly compelled citizens to travel distances exceeding 20 kilometers merely to exercise their constitutional right to vote. Her statement was made following the conclusion of negotiations by a working group, with the findings subsequently presented to Parliament by the government and the BDI.
The core of her demand challenges the current disparity in voting access. According to Zajkova, denying the electronic voting option to domestic voters is not a matter of security, but rather one of equitable civic participation. The push underscores a call for national standardization of voting technology to ensure equal access for all citizens regardless of their geographic location.
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