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ODIHR observes elections across the OSCE region to assess the extent to which they respect fundamental freedoms, equality, universality, political pluralism, confidence, transparency and accountability.

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Handbook for the Observation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Elections

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A long-term, comprehensive, consistent and systematic election observation methodology has become the bedrock of ODIHR’s credibility in this field. 

The Office also supports authorities in their efforts to improve electoral processes and to follow up on recommendations from ODIHR election observation missions, by reviewing election-related legislation, providing technical expertise and supporting the activities of citizen observer groups.

Methodology

Deciding where to observe

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Elections in the OSCE area

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Date Country Election Activity
31 December 2026
Upcoming		 Bulgaria Presidential Election -
27 October 2024
Past		 Bulgaria Early Parliamentary Elections -
9 June 2024
Past		 Bulgaria Early parliamentary elections Election expert team
2 April 2023
Past		 Bulgaria Early parliamentary elections Election observation mission
2 October 2022
Past		 Bulgaria Early parliamentary elections Election observation mission
14 November 2021
Past		 Bulgaria Presidential and parliamentary elections Election assessment mission
11 July 2021
Past		 Bulgaria Early parliamentary elections -
4 April 2021
Past		 Bulgaria Parliamentary elections Limited election observation mission
26 March 2017
Past		 Bulgaria Parliamentary elections -
6 November 2016
Past		 Bulgaria Presidential election Needs assessment mission
25 October 2015
Past		 Bulgaria Local Elections -
5 October 2014
Past		 Bulgaria Early Parliamentary Elections Limited election observation mission
12 May 2013
Past		 Bulgaria Early Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission
23 October 2011
Past		 Bulgaria Presidential and Municipal Elections Limited election observation mission
5 July 2009
Past		 Bulgaria Parliamentary Elections Limited election observation mission
28 October 2007
Past		 Bulgaria Municipal Elections -
22 October 2006
Past		 Bulgaria Presidential Election Election assessment mission
25 June 2005
Past		 Bulgaria Parliamentary Elections Election assessment mission

Election dates

Upcoming election dates are tentative and therefore subject to change.

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Election reports

Latest reports on election observations

Opinion on the Current Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the Unified Voter Register
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Opinion on the Current Draft Law on Amendments to the Law on the Unified Voter Register

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Slovenia, Parliamentary Elections, 22 March 2026: Needs Assessment Mission Report

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Hungary, Parliamentary Elections, 12 April 2026: Needs Assessment Mission Report

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Kyrgyzstan, Early Parliamentary Elections, 30 November 2025: Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions

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Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
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Resources

Official OSCE documents, publications and other manually selected resources

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Election handbooks

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Election-related Legal Opinions and Comments

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Election Administration Gender Audits – a toolkit

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Handbook for the Observation of Election Administration

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Handbook on Observing and Promoting Women’s Electoral Participation

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OSCE/ODIHR Electoral Recommendations Database
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Recruitment

Information on upcoming opportunities and how to join

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Empower Democracy

See our ongoing recruitment for OSCE/ODIHR election observation activities and get access to the ODIHR Election Expert Database.

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News and activities

Current announcements, press releases, media advisories and other updates

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Projects

Initiatives funded by individual states and organizations

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Studies and reports

Reports, studies and analyses for policymakers, researchers and all those interested in this field of our work.

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Manuals and guides

Practice-oriented manuals, guides, handbooks and recommendations for policymakers and practitioners working in this field.

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