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PACE observers return to Skopje to assess the post-electoral situation

07/07/2014 | Elections

Stefan Schennach and Robert Walter, who observed the presidential and early parliamentary elections in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” will return to the country from 9-11 July.

“The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”: elections conducted efficiently but marred by irregularities

23/06/2014 | Elections

The presidential election and the early parliamentary elections in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” were conducted efficiently and in accordance with national legislation, but irregularities were observed.

PACE to observe the early presidential election in Ukraine

26/05/2014 | Elections

A PACE delegation led by Andreas Gross will travel to Ukraine to observe the conduct of the early presidential election, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA, the European Parliament, the NATO-PA and the OSCE-ODIHR.

Ukraine: despite violence in east, high turnout and resolve to guarantee fundamental freedoms

26/05/2014 | Elections

“The extraordinary quality of yesterday’s election provides the new president of Ukraine with the legitimacy to establish immediately an inclusive dialogue with all citizens in the eastern regions...”, said Andreas Gross.

Ukraine: statement of the pre-electoral delegation

30/04/2014 | Elections

The Parliamentary Assembly delegation is convinced that, following the revolution, Ukraine needs a democratic and credible presidential election to establish legitimate political authority.

Skopje: shortcomings during campaign overshadow well-run election day

28/04/2014 | Elections

Fundamental freedoms were respected in the 27 April elections, but shortcomings identified in the first round of the presidential election two weeks earlier, either persisted or were more pronounced.

Pre-electoral visit to Kyiv

25/04/2014 | Elections

A PACE six-member delegation, led by Andreas Gross, will carry out a pre-electoral visit to Kyiv on 29-30 April, ahead of the early presidential election in Ukraine on 25 May, to assess the electoral framework and campaign.

“The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”: presidential election (2nd round) and early parliamentary...

23/04/2014 | Elections

A PACE delegation led by Stefan Schennach will observe the conduct of the presidential election (2nd round) and the early parliamentary elections, alongside observers from the OSCE-PA and the ODIHR.

Skopje: fundamental freedoms respected, but campaign playing field not level

14/04/2014 | Elections

Fundamental freedoms were respected and candidates were able to campaign freely, although biased and unbalanced media coverage and a blurring of state and party activities created an unbalanced playing field.

Presidential election in “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”

08/04/2014 | Elections

A 13-member PACE delegation, led by Stefan Schennach, will travel to “the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” to observe the conduct of the presidential election, alongside observers from the OSCE’s ODIHR.

Serbia elections: a genuine choice and fundamental freedoms respected

17/03/2014 | Elections

The 16 March 2014 early parliamentary elections offered voters a genuine choice, were conducted on a sound legal basis, and fundamental freedoms were respected throughout the campaign, observers said.

In Skopje, PACE delegation hopes that the presidential election will represent a smooth process

12/03/2014 | Elections

The delegation welcomed the fact that the Electoral Code has been improved since the last election. However, it underlined the importance of implementing all its provisions in a good faith.