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OSCE/ODIHR final report on former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia’s early parliamentary elections recommends continued and inclusive electoral reform
Publishing date: 28 February 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The final report on the 11 December early parliamentary elections in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) recommends further review of the legal framework, to be conducted in a public procedure after consultations among
OSCE/ODIHR opens observation mission for early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria
Publishing date: 22 February 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
SOFIA, 22 February 2017 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today formally open a limited election observation mission (LEOM) for the 26 March 2017 early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria...
OSCE/ODIHR opens observation mission for parliamentary elections in Armenia
Publishing date: 21 February 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
YEREVAN, 21 February 2017 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today formally opened an election observation mission (EOM) for the 2 April parliamentary elections in Armenia. The mission’s deployment follows an official invitation from the Armenian authorities...
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Moldova’s presidential election recommends improving arrangements for voters abroad, eliminating gaps in legal framework
Publishing date: 15 February 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Among the recommendations contained in the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 30 October 2016 presidential election in Moldova are a comprehensive review of the electoral legal framework to eliminate existing gaps and ambiguities, as well as seeking broad consensus on improving laws, regulations and practical arrangements for voting abroad.
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Georgia’s parliamentary elections recommends thorough review of legislation, including removing loopholes for misuse of state resources
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Noting that the Georgian parliamentary elections in October 2016 were competitive, well-administered and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, and the election administration and the management of voter lists enjoyed confidence, the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Lithuania’s parliamentary elections recommends reviewing legislation, lifting excessive candidacy restrictions, clarifying rules on media conduct
Publishing date: 31 January 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
While the legal framework in Lithuania provides a sound basis for the conduct of democratic elections, gaps and ambiguities in legislation should be addressed in an inclusive manner well in advance of the next elections, says the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 6 October 2016 parliamentary elections in the Baltic state.
Final report on Montenegro’s parliamentary elections by OSCE/ODIHR recommends continuing electoral reform process
Publishing date: 25 January 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 16 October 2016 parliamentary elections in Montenegro were held in a competitive environment and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, according to the final report on the elections issued by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 25 January 2017. While