North Macedonia: Presidential Runoff and Parliamentary Elections Underway

In North Macedonia, the presidential second round and parliamentary elections are underway, with Gordana Siljanovska Davkova and Stevo Pendarovski advancing to the presidential runoff based on initial results from the first round held on April 24. Over 3,480 ballot boxes are open for 1.8 million registered voters, with voting ending at 19:00 local time. Special voting for prisoners, disabled individuals, the sick, and those abroad took place yesterday. A 40% turnout is required for the presidential election to be valid.