Parliamentary Elections, 7 October 2006

In response to an invitation from Latvia, ODIHR deployed a limited election observation mission for the 7 October parliamentary elections.

Headed by Ambassador Boris Frlec of Slovenia, the mission consisted of 12 experts based in Riga and six long-term observers in three regional centres: Ventspils, Valmiera and Daugavpils.

According to the mission's final report: "The election process was overall conducted in accordance with OSCE commitments for democratic elections. The 7 October [parliamentary] election was administered transparently and professionally, and the campaign took place in a competitive and pluralistic environment. The election administration enjoyed broad public confidence."

Limited Election Observation Mission Staff

Ambassador Boris Frlec (Slovenia): Head of Mission
Stephen Nash (UK): Deputy Head of Mission/Political Analyst
Linda Edgeworth (USA): Election Analyst:
Vsevolod Perevozchikov (Russian Federation): Election Analyst
Olexiy Lychkovakh (Ukraine): Election Analyst
Hans Birchler (Switzerland): Legal Analyst
Dan Finn (USA): Legal Analyst
Mirella Marchese (Italy): Media Analyst
Mihai Gribincea (Moldova): Senior Adviser, OSCE Office of the High Commissioner on National Minorities
Kerstin Dokter (Germany): Long-Term Observer Coordinator
Igor Bulic (Croatia): Logistics Officer
Bartlomiej Lipinski (Poland): Finance Officer