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News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE parliamentarians to observe 4 April elections in Bulgaria
Publishing date: 30 March 2021
COPENHAGEN, 30 March 2021 – Some 45 parliamentarians and staff from 12 OSCE countries will observe the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria on 4 April. Deploying in the capital, Sofia, and other regions, the OSCE PA observers will work closely with colleagues from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe...
OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek supports training courses on effective responses to violations in electoral processes
Publishing date: 29 March 2021
A series of training courses for Kyrgyzstan's law enforcement officials on the role of law enforcement agencies in responding to potential violations of electoral legislation during the April 11, 2021, elections for local councils concluded across Kyrgyzstan on 24 March 2021...
Kazakhstan’s 2021 parliamentary elections: OSCE/ ODIHR observation mission final report
Publishing date: 25 March 2021
The 2021 parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan were efficiently prepared amid the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic but lacked genuine competition. Despite partially addressing a few previous ODIHR recommendations by way of recent legal revisions, the general legal framework
ODIHR opens election observation mission in Albania
Publishing date: 19 March 2021
TIRANA, 19 March 2021 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an observation mission for the 25 April parliamentary elections in Albania, following an invitation from the country’s authorities.
Georgia parliamentary elections 2020: OSCE/ODIHR Limited election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 5 March 2021
The parliamentary elections in Georgia were competitive and administered efficiently despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, widespread allegations of pressure on voters and the blurring of the line between state and ruling party reduced public confidence in some areas of
ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Bulgaria
Publishing date: 2 March 2021
SOFIA, 2 March 2021 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission (LEOM) for the 4 April parliamentary elections, following an invitation from the country’s authorities.
Moldova presidential election 2020: OSCE/ODIHR limited election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 26 February 2021
ODIHR final report on 2020 Moldova presidential election The 2020 presidential election in Moldova was organized professionally despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative and divisive campaigning which degraded the quality of information available to voters. There were