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International observers in Skopje: Referendum generally consistent with international standards

Publishing date: 8 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections
SKOPJE, 8 November 2004- The 7 November referendum in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was generally consistent with OSCE and Council of Europe standards for democratic electoral processes, concluded the International Observation Mission to...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office says referendum result demonstrates support for Ohrid Agreement

Publishing date: 8 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship, OSCE Mission to Skopje
What we do: Elections
SOFIA, 8 November 2004- OSCE Chairman-in-Office Solomon Passy congratulated all citizens of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia for the generally calm and orderly manner in which yesterday's referendum was conducted. The responsible attitude...

OSCE observers view U.S. electoral reforms as work in progress

Publishing date: 4 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
What we do: Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C., 4 November 2004- The 2 November elections in the U.S. were conducted in an environment that reflects a longstanding democratic tradition, including institutions governed by rule of law, free and professional media and an active civil...

Central Election Commission approves final results of Kosovo Assembly election

Publishing date: 3 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections
PRISTINA, 3 November 2004- The Central Election Commission has approved the final results, following a recount of ballots, for the Kosovo Assembly Election. The final results show little difference...

OSCE Chairman-in-Office congratulates Afghan President Hamid Karzai

Publishing date: 3 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Chairmanship
What we do: Elections
SOFIA, 3 November 2004- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Solomon Passy congratulated Hamid Karzai on his victory in Afghanistan's presidential elections. "The OSCE Chairmanship regards the electoral success of Mr. Karzai...

Widespread campaign irregularities observed in Ukrainian presidential election

Publishing date: 1 November 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine (closed)
What we do: Elections
KYIV, 1 November 2004- The first round of voting in the 31 October presidential election in Ukraine did not meet a considerable number of OSCE, Council of Europe and other European standards for democratic elections, concluded...

Kosovo Election Commission requests check of votes

Publishing date: 29 October 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Mission in Kosovo
What we do: Elections
PRISTINA, 29 October 2004- The Central Election Commission today unanimously decided to ask for a general check of all votes cast in polling stations in Kosovo for the 2004 Assembly Election. "A review of the valid ballots is the most reliable and