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Redrawing Albanian electoral zones: a need for further work seen by OSCE Presence and Council of Europe
Publishing date: 4 February 2005
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
TIRANA, 4 February 2005- The OSCE Presence and the Office of the Council of Europe in Albania express their regret that the Expert Working Group on redrawing Albanian electoral zones, which both organizations have supported, has not so far been able...
OSCE Presence in Albania welcomes approval of Electoral Code amendments
Publishing date: 10 January 2005
TIRANA, 10 January 2005- The OSCE Presence in Albania welcomes the approval of the amendments to the Electoral Code by the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, with 92 votes in favour and 10 against. "This demonstrates the political will to fulfil..
OSCE Presence and ODIHR welcome breakthrough on electoral law amendments in Albania
Publishing date: 30 December 2004
TIRANA, 30 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE/ODIHR today welcomed the commitment by the ruling Socialist Party and the opposition Democratic Party to ensure the passage of amendments to the Electoral Code...
OSCE Presence and ODIHR concerned at Albanian political parties' failure to pass electoral law amendments
Publishing date: 28 December 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
TIRANA, 24 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today expressed their concern over a failure by the Albanian Assembly and political parties to adopt amendments to the...
OSCE Presence in Albania announces conclusion of work of technical experts group on electoral reform
Publishing date: 21 December 2004
TIRANA, 21 December 2004- A group of experts working under the auspices of the OSCE Presence in Albania yesterday concluded its task of producing suggestions to improve the Albanian election system. Eight independent or party-appointed experts...
Despite some shortcomings, Dushk by-election largely reflects will of voters, says OSCE Presence in Albania
Publishing date: 13 December 2004
TIRANA, 13 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania carried out an observation of by-elections in the commune of Dushk, southern Albania, on 12 December. In general, the by-elections were conducted in a calm and peaceful...
OSCE Presence in Albania commemorates Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Days
Publishing date: 9 December 2004
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Presence in Albania
What we do: Democratization, Human rights
TIRANA, 9 December 2004- The OSCE Presence in Albania has today issued the following statement: "The OSCE Presence in Albania commends the efforts of all...