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ODIHR opens election observation mission in Azerbaijan
Publishing date: 29 December 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
BAKU, 29 December 2023 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 7 February early presidential election in Azerbaijan, following an official invitation from the national authorities.
Voters had political alternatives in Serbia’s elections but they were marred by overwhelming ruling party advantage, international observers say
Publishing date: 18 December 2023
Content type: Press release
What we do: Elections
BELGRADE, 18 December 2023 – Although Serbia’s early parliamentary elections offered voters a choice between political alternatives and freedoms of expression and assembly were generally respected, pressure on voters as well as the decisive involvement of the President and the ruling party’s systemic advantages undermined the election process overall, international observers said in a statement today.
Montenegro 2023 presidential and early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election observation missions final reports
Publishing date: 11 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Following the 2023 presidential and early parliamentary elections in Montenegro, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published final reports with recommendations to assist the country in bringing the electoral process closer in line with OSCE commitments and
ODIHR experts discuss electoral recommendations with authorities in Albania
Publishing date: 7 December 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report on Albania’s 2023 local elections during a visit to Tirana that took place from 4 to 6 December 2023. Representatives from the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, the Ad Hoc
ODIHR experts present reports on recent early elections and referendum and discuss recommendations in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 24 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Election experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final reports on Kazakhstan’s 2023 early parliamentary elections, 2022 early presidential election and 2022 referendum during a visit to Astana and Almaty that took place from 20 to 24 November
Greece early parliamentary elections 2023: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 21 November 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 2023 early parliamentary elections in Greece took place in a competitive and pluralistic environment, and fundamental freedoms were respected. Voters were provided with ample information to make an informed choice. While some technical aspects could be improved, the election was effectively
ODIHR opens election observation mission to Serbia
Publishing date: 17 November 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections