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Round table during the PACE session on Fake ‘elections’ in Russia: what next?

Round table during the PACE session on "Fake ‘elections’ in Russia: what next?"

22/09/2026 | President

A parliamentary round table on the topic Fake ‘elections’ in Russia: what next? will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday 28 September, on the margins of the Assembly’s Autumn plenary session in Strasbourg, livestreamed via the Assembly’s YouTube channel. The event is organised by the PACE Platform for...

Fake ‘elections’ to an illegitimate parliament - PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces
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Fake ‘elections’ to an illegitimate parliament - PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces

18/09/2026 | President

The following statement was issued today by the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE): “It is already clear: the so-called ‘elections’ to the State Duma beginning today will not meet international democratic standards...

PACE pre-electoral delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes electoral reforms but warns of continuing challenges

PACE pre-electoral delegation in Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomes electoral reforms but warns of continuing...

18/09/2026 | Elections

A pre-electoral delegation* from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) visited Bosnia and Herzegovina from 15 to 17 September 2026 to assess the electoral and political environment ahead of the general elections scheduled for 4 October 2026. The delegation met with a broad...

The Parliament of Morocco, Rabat.
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PACE to observe the parliamentary elections in Morocco

17/09/2026 | Elections

A 20-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Elisabetta Gardini (Italy, ECPA), will travel to Morocco from 21 to 24 September 2026 to observe the conduct of the parliamentary elections. The delegation will meet, in particular, the Director of...

PACE committee urges key reforms to strengthen democratic institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina

10/09/2026 | Elections

A seven-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Jone Blikra (Norway, SOC), will make a pre-electoral visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 15 to 17 September to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the general elections on 4...

PACE pre-election delegation calls for inclusive, transparent and trusted parliamentary elections in Morocco

PACE pre-election delegation calls for inclusive, transparent and trusted parliamentary elections in Morocco

02/09/2026 | Elections

“Morocco has considerable experience in organising elections, and preparations for 23 September 2026 are well advanced. The coming weeks should be used to ensure that all voters and contestants can participate on equal terms and have confidence in every stage of the process,” said Elisabetta...

The Parliament of Morocco, Rabat.
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PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Morocco

28/08/2026 | Elections

A five-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Elisabetta Gardini (Italy, ECPA), will make a pre-electoral visit to Morocco from 31 August to 2 September to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the parliamentary elections on...

Kazakhstan’s elections were technically well prepared, but took place in an environment lacking political pluralism, international observers say

Kazakhstan’s elections were technically well prepared, but took place in an environment lacking political...

24/08/2026 | Elections

Kazakhstan’s 23 August early parliamentary elections, while technically well prepared, took place in an environment lacking political pluralism. Political choice was reduced by the lack of distinct political alternatives, with all contesting parties supporting the incumbent President’s policies...

Astana, Kazakhstan
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PACE to observe the early parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan

14/08/2026 | Elections

A 19-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Sevilay Çelenk (Türkiye, UEL), will travel to Kazakhstan from 21 to 24 August to observe the early parliamentary elections alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the OSCE Office...

PACE observers hail smooth early elections in Kosovo*, urge political compromise and swift election of the President

PACE observers hail smooth early elections in Kosovo*, urge political compromise and swift election of the...

08/06/2026 | Elections

A delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has welcomed the orderly and smooth conduct of Kosovo’s early elections on 7 June 2026, which took place without major incidents. The delegation urged all elected representatives to engage now in genuinely constructive...

Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven...

08/06/2026 | Elections

The 7 June 2026 parliamentary elections offered voters a genuine choice among political alternatives in a well-run process, although direct pressure from abroad, in the form of escalating trade restrictions and security threats were observed during the campaign, aimed at unduly influencing voters...

Pristina, Kosovo
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PACE to observe the early elections to the Kosovo* Assembly

01/06/2026 | Elections

A seven-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Iulian Bulai (Romania, ALDE), will travel to Kosovo from 5 to 8 June to observe the early elections to the Kosovo Assembly on 7 June. The delegation is due to meet representatives from the Office of...