THE RULE OF LAW IN MACEDONIA: Assessment based on the Rule of Law Checklists developed by the Council of Europe (The Venice Commission)

The aim of the research is to assess the current state of affairs regarding the rule of law in Macedonia, for the purpose of identifying the main issues and challenges in this area and to contribute towards shaping the agenda for tackling the priorities in the reform process. The methodology, as stated, is based on the Rule of Law Checklist, developed and adopted by the Venice Commission which is used as a tool for systematic and comprehensive assessment of the fundamental pillars of the rule of law.