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OSCE Mission publishes public opinion survey results on BiH citizens’ perception of elections and electoral processes
Publishing date: 23 September 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Elections, Good governance
OSCE Mission publishes public opinion survey results on BiH citizens’ perception of elections and electoral processes The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) published its survey findings today following a state-wide survey on citizens’ perception of elections in BiH. The survey aimed to
OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina calls on citizens of Travnik and Foča (FBiH) to use the opportunity and vote
Publishing date: 9 April 2021
On 11 April 2021, the citizens of Travnik and Foča in the Federation of BiH municipality will vote again to elect their mayors, after the deaths of formerly elected mayors Mirsad Peco and Esed Radeljaš.
Joint Statement on the City Council of Mostar by the OSCE Mission to BiH, the EU Delegation/EU Special Representative, the Embassy of the UK, the Embassy of the US, and the OHR
Publishing date: 9 February 2021
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections, Rule of law
SARAJEVO, 9 February 2021- On February 5, the newly appointed City Council of Mostar adopted a decision to conduct the election of the mayor of Mostar by public ballot...
Joint Statement of OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, OHR, Embassies of USA, UK and Embassy of Sweden in BiH, as chair of OSCE
Publishing date: 22 January 2021
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 22 January 2021 – The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Office of the High Representative (OHR), the Embassies of the US and UK, and the Embassy of Sweden in BiH, as chair of the OSCE, welcome the decision of the Central Election Commission to annul the elections in several polling stations in Doboj and Srebrenica, having detected serious irregularities in the election processes. The decision of the CEC will help ensure the integrity of the elections and restore citizens’ confidence in election administration. We urge relevant authorities to investigate the reported allegations of electoral fraud promptly.
Your vote matters- Statement of Kathleen Kavalec, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, on the upcoming local elections in Mostar
Publishing date: 18 December 2020
Content type: Press statement
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 18 December 2020- On 20 December the citizens of Mostar will, finally have the opportunity, after waiting 12 long years, to vote in local elections for the City of Mostar...
Youth and elections in Mostar focus of OSCE-supported online roundtable discussion
Publishing date: 16 December 2020
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) organized an online roundtable discussion titled, ‘Mostar: Youth and Elections’, on 16 December 2020 involving representatives of the Youth Council of the City of Mostar, the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections Pod Lupom, and the OSCE Mission’s Youth Advisory Group, as well as other youth organizations.
Political parties, coalitions, independent candidates in Mostar promise to ensure fair election after signing pledge supported by OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 18 November 2020
Political parties, coalitions, and independent candidates participating in the 2020 local elections in the City of Mostar scheduled on 20 December 2020 signed an election pledge on 18 November 2020, promising to ensure a peaceful and fair electoral process. The election pledge was developed by representatives of the Mostar City Election Commissions, civil society organizations and political subjects registered for 2020 local elections in Mostar, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH)...