Newsroom
News and press releases
News and press releases from the OSCE's global activities.
OSCE facilitates visit of Montenegro’s State Election Commission’s Chair to Sweden
Publishing date: 15 September 2022
From 9 to 12 September, the OSCE Mission to Montenegro facilitated a visit of the Chairperson of State Election Commission, Nikola Mugoša, to Sweden where he observed the 2022 Swedish parliamentary, regional and municipal elections. The Chairperson also visited the Swedish Parliament, the Election Authority, Stockholm City Hall and polling stations.
France 2022 presidential election: OSCE/ODIHR election assessment mission final report
Publishing date: 6 September 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The April 2022 presidential election in France was competitive and pluralistic, and fundamental freedoms were respected. Voters were provided with ample and diverse information enabling them to make an informed choice among the 12 candidates, and the election administration worked effectively and
ODIHR opens election observation mission to Bulgaria
Publishing date: 31 August 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
SOFIA, 31 August 2022- The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 2 October early parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, following an official invitation from the national authorities.
ODIHR opens election observation mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Publishing date: 24 August 2022
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
SARAJEVO, 24 August 2022 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened an election observation mission for the 2 October general elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, following an official invitation from the national authorities and a needs assessment mission conducted in June this year.
Serbia presidential and early parliamentary elections 2022: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 19 August 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 3 April 2022 presidential and early parliamentary elections in Serbia presented diverse political options, but a number of shortcomings resulted in an uneven playing field favouring the incumbents. Recent legislative amendments adopted after extensive discussions among the ruling parties and
Hungary parliamentary elections and referendum 2022: ODIHR election observation mission final report
Publishing date: 29 July 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The parliamentary elections and referendum in Hungary were well run, but marred by the absence of a level playing field. While contestants were largely able to campaign freely, there was a pervasive overlap between ruling coalition and government messaging and activities. Candidate registration was inclusive, offering voters distinct alternatives, but biased news coverage limited voters’ opportunity to make an informed choice....
Malta early parliamentary elections 2022: ODIHR election expert team final report
Publishing date: 15 July 2022
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 2022 early parliamentary elections in Malta were organized efficiently and professionally, with stakeholders expressing confidence in most stages of the process, though its transparency was diminished by limited access to Electoral Commission activities, the lack of regulations allowing for