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ODIHR experts discuss electoral recommendations in North Macedonia
Publishing date: 25 September 2019
Experts from the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) presented the final report and recommendations of the observation mission to the 2019 presidential election in North Macedonia during a visit to Skopje from 16 to 19 September 2019. The ODIHR experts met with
Assessing resolution of election disputes focus of new ODIHR handbook for election observers
Publishing date: 17 September 2019
As part of its efforts to develop and refine its election observation methodology, the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) launched a new publication at an event in Warsaw on 17 September 2019, during the annual OSCE Human Dimension Implementation Meeting. The Handbook for
Media Advisory: Election observers of Poland’s parliamentary elections to hold opening press conference on Tuesday
Publishing date: 9 September 2019
• An opening press conference by the ODIHR observers to the parliamentary elections in Poland. • An introduction to the role of the mission in the elections and its planned activities. • The press conference is open to all and no accreditation is required to enter, but only questions from journalists will be taken. • English-Polish interpretation will be provided...
Albania local elections 2019: ODIHR observation mission final report
Publishing date: 6 September 2019
Following Albania’s local elections on 30 June 2019, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published its final report. While voting was conducted in a generally peaceful and orderly manner, the elections were held with little regard for the interests of the
North Macedonia presidential election 2019: ODIHR observation mission final report
Publishing date: 21 August 2019
Following the presidential election in North Macedonia on 21 April and 5 May 2019, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published its final report. The election was overall well-administered, despite some technical challenges. Voters were able to make an informed
Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections respected fundamental freedoms but were marred by malpractice and misuse of political finance, international observers say
Publishing date: 22 July 2019
KYIV, 22 July 2019 – Ukraine’s early parliamentary elections were efficiently run and respected fundamental freedoms. The campaign was nevertheless characterised by widespread malpractice and the misuse of political finance through a complex blend of business and political interests, international observers concluded in a preliminary statement published today...
Slovakia presidential election 2019: ODIHR observation mission final report
Publishing date: 19 July 2019
Following Slovakia’s presidential election on 16 and 30 March 2019, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) has published its final report summing up the election observation. The election was competitive, pluralistic and respected fundamental freedoms. It was