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Bulgaria’s 2022 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 27 February 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 2 October early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria were competitive and fundamental freedoms were generally respected. Despite late preparations, and limited technical and administrative capacity of election administration, elections were conducted adequately. Contestants received substantial
ODIHR opens election observation mission in Montenegro
Publishing date: 9 February 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
PODGORICA, 9 February 2023- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an observation mission for the 19 March presidential election in Montenegro, following an invitation from the national authorities.
ODIHR opens election observation mission in Kazakhstan
Publishing date: 8 February 2023
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
ASTANA, 8 February 2023 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 19 March early parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan, following an official invitation from the national authorities and in accordance with its mandate.
Bosnia and Herzegovina general elections 2022: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 3 February 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Bosnia and Herzegovina general elections 2022: ODIHR election observation mission final report The October 2022 general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina were well organized and competitive. Nevertheless, universal and equal suffrage is still not guaranteed. Increasing segmentation along ethnic
Italy 2022 early parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 17 January 2023
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The September 2022 early parliamentary elections in Italy were competitive, with fundamental freedoms respected. Media coverage of the campaign was extensive and varied, creating the conditions for citizens to make an informed choice. The elections were run professionally and efficiently, and the
France’s 2022 parliamentary elections: ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 19 December 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The June 2022 parliamentary elections in France took place in a competitive and pluralistic environment, with all fundamental freedoms respected. Voters received ample and diverse information that enabled them to make an informed choice among numerous candidates registered in an inclusive manner.
OSCE Mission to BiH Head Aggeler visits Doboj, Banja Luka and Donja Gradina
Publishing date: 15 December 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina
What we do: Democratization, Human rights, Education, Elections, Good governance
BANJA LUKA, 15 December 2022 – Ambassador Brian Aggeler, Head of the OSCE Mission to BiH, completed his visit to Doboj, Banja Luka and Donja Gradina today.