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General environment not appropriate for democratic elections, says PACE pre-electoral delegation to Azerbaijan

24/01/2020 | Election observation

A delegation was in Baku to assess the pre-electoral climate of the early parliamentary elections. It stressed that there was a lot of room for improvement and that the period of time left until election day should allow some improvements.

Belarus: curbs on freedoms and concerns over procedural integrity tarnish elections

18/11/2019 | Election observation

Fundamental freedoms were disregarded and the integrity of the election process was not adequately safeguarded in the elections, even as the number of registered candidates increased, international observers said.

PACE to observe the early parliamentary elections in Belarus

13/11/2019 | Election observation

A PACE delegation, led by Lord David Blencathra, will travel to Belarus to observe the conduct of the early parliamentary elections, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA and the OSCE-ODIHR.

Following withdrawal of invitation, PACE pre-electoral delegation in Ukraine ends its work early

03/07/2019 | Election observation

Following the Verkhovna Rada's decision to withdraw its invitation to PACE to observe the early parliamentary elections in Ukraine, the pre-electoral delegation decided to cease its activity prematurely.

PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Ukraine

28/06/2019 | Election observation

A five-member PACE delegation will make a pre-electoral visit to Ukraine on 2-3 July to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the early parliamentary elections on 21 July.

Second round of North Macedonia’s presidential election 'calm and well run but legal gaps remain unaddressed'

06/05/2019 | Election observation

“The voting was well organised and voters were able to make their choice freely. But an election is not limited to voting day and some recurrent problems remain unaddressed", said Marie-Christine Dalloz.

PACE to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election in North Macedonia

02/05/2019 | Election observation

A PACE delegation, led by Marie-Christine Dalloz, will travel to North Macedonia to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA and the OSCE-ODIHR.

Fundamental freedoms respected in competitive Ukraine election; campaign lacked genuine discussion of issues

22/04/2019 | Election observation

“The Ukrainian people demonstrated very clearly their commitment to securing change through the democratic process,” said Angela Smith, head of the delegation from the PACE.

North Macedonia’s presidential election well run but legal framework still needs improvement

22/04/2019 | Election observation

“Yesterday’s election was well organised and voters who participated in the election were able to make their choice freely,” said Marie-Christine Dalloz, head of the delegation from the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly.

PACE to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election in Ukraine

16/04/2019 | Election observation

A 16-member PACE delegation, led by Angela Smith, will travel to Ukraine to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA, the EP, and the OSCE-ODIHR.

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PACE to observe the presidential election in North Macedonia

16/04/2019 | Election observation

An 8-member delegation of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), led by Marie-Christine Dalloz (France, EPP/CD), will travel to North Macedonia to observe the conduct of the presidential election, alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the OSCE Office for...

Ukraine election competitive, but legal issues remain, international observers say

01/04/2019 | Election observation

“We were pleased to see that the campaign was competitive but believe, nevertheless, that there are key legal issues that should be addressed as a matter of priority,” said the head of the PACE delegation.