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Pre-electoral visit to “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”

18/11/2016 | Election observation

A delegation headed by Stefan Schennach will carry out a pre-electoral visit to Skopje on 21-22 November, to assess the election campaign and political climate ahead of the early parliamentary elections on 11 December 2016.

Competitive Moldova presidential run-off: fundamental freedoms respected, but polarised media campaign

14/11/2016 | Election observation

The second round of the presidential election in Moldova was competitive, with respect for fundamental freedoms. The campaign, featuring televised debates, allowed the two candidates to address voters directly.

PACE to observe the 2nd round of the presidential election in the Republic of Moldova

10/11/2016 | Election observation

A five-member PACE delegation, led by Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter, will travel to the Republic of Moldova from 11 to 14 November to observe the conduct of the 2nd round of the presidential election.

Bulgaria Presidential election well administered, although accuracy of voters’ lists remains a concern

07/11/2016 | Election observation

An 8-member PACE delegation, led by Joseph O'Reilly and accompanied by representatives of the Venice Commission, visited Bulgaria from 3 to 7 November in order to observe the presidential election.

PACE to observe presidential election in Bulgaria

03/11/2016 | Election observation

A 9-member delegation of the PACE, led by Joseph O’Reilly, is travelling to Bulgaria from 4 to 7 November to observe the presidential election.

Voting assessed positively in competitive run-off elections in Georgia, although legislative framework lacking

31/10/2016 | Election observation

The 30 Oct. parliamentary run-offs in Georgia were competitive and administered in a manner that respected the rights of candidates and voters, despite lacking a legal framework for the 2nd round and complaints related to 1st round results.

Moldova presidential election : fundamental freedoms respected, but biased media coverage marred campaign

31/10/2016 | Election observation

The presidential election provided ample opportunity for voters to express their preference, but the campaign was marred by widespread abuse of state resources, biased media coverage and a lack of transparency in campaign finance.

Competitive elections in Montenegro, but lack of distinct domestic policy alternatives

17/10/2016 | Election observation

Montenegro’s elections were held in a competitive environment and fundamental freedoms were generally respected in a campaign characterised by a lack of distinct domestic policy alternatives.

Montenegro: competitive elections; lack of distinct domestic policy alternatives

17/10/2016 | Election observation

Montenegro’s elections were held in a competitive environment and fundamental freedoms were generally respected in a campaign characterised by a lack of distinct domestic policy alternatives.

PACE to observe the parliamentary elections in Montenegro

14/10/2016 | Election observation

A PACE delegation led by Aleksander Pociej will travel to Montenegro from 14 to 17 October to observe the parliamentary elections, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA and the OSCE-ODIHR.

Georgia elections competitive and well-administered, although allegations and incidents of violence...

09/10/2016 | Election observation

The parliamentary elections in Georgia were competitive, well-administered and fundamental freedoms generally respected, according to international observers, including a delegation from PACE.

Partnership for Democracy with Morocco: legislative elections well administered but with a low turnout

08/10/2016 | Election observation

Following the invitation of the National Council of Human Rights (CNDH), the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) observed the elections to the House of Representatives of Morocco on 7 October.