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OSCE/ODIHR final report on Moldova’s presidential election recommends improving arrangements for voters abroad, eliminating gaps in legal framework
Publishing date: 15 February 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Among the recommendations contained in the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 30 October 2016 presidential election in Moldova are a comprehensive review of the electoral legal framework to eliminate existing gaps and ambiguities, as well as seeking broad consensus on improving laws, regulations and practical arrangements for voting abroad.
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Georgia’s parliamentary elections recommends thorough review of legislation, including removing loopholes for misuse of state resources
Publishing date: 3 February 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
Noting that the Georgian parliamentary elections in October 2016 were competitive, well-administered and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, and the election administration and the management of voter lists enjoyed confidence, the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic
OSCE/ODIHR final report on Lithuania’s parliamentary elections recommends reviewing legislation, lifting excessive candidacy restrictions, clarifying rules on media conduct
Publishing date: 31 January 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
While the legal framework in Lithuania provides a sound basis for the conduct of democratic elections, gaps and ambiguities in legislation should be addressed in an inclusive manner well in advance of the next elections, says the final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 6 October 2016 parliamentary elections in the Baltic state.
Final report on Montenegro’s parliamentary elections by OSCE/ODIHR recommends continuing electoral reform process
Publishing date: 25 January 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The 16 October 2016 parliamentary elections in Montenegro were held in a competitive environment and fundamental freedoms were generally respected, according to the final report on the elections issued by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on 25 January 2017. While
International observers present OSCE/ODIHR final report and recommendations in Moscow
Publishing date: 19 January 2017
Content type: Press release
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
MOSCOW, 19 January 2017 – Representatives of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (PA) are in Moscow from 18 to 20 January 2017 to present the final report of the ODIHR election observation mission for the 18 September 2016 parliamentary elections in the Russian Federation. The report’s findings and recommendations will be discussed with representatives of state authorities, election administration, civil society and the international community...
OSCE/ODIHR report on United States general elections recommends measures to ensure universality and equality of vote for all citizens
Publishing date: 18 January 2017
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
While stating that the 8 November 2016 elections were highly competitive and demonstrated commitment to fundamental freedoms of expression, assembly and association...
Restrictions to fundamental freedoms, political rights, media and civil society in Russia challenge democratic commitments, says OSCE/ODIHR report on State Duma elections
Publishing date: 23 December 2016
Content type: News
Where we are: OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
What we do: Elections
The final report by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) on the 18 September 2016 State Duma elections in the Russian Federation recommends that national legislation concerning the freedoms of association, assembly and expression be aligned with international