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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
28 April 2025
Past		 Canada Early Federal election Needs assessment mission
20 September 2021
Past		 Canada Early federal elections Election expert team
21 October 2019
Past		 Canada Parliamentary elections Needs assessment mission
19 October 2015
Past		 Canada Parliamentary Elections Election assessment mission
14 October 2008
Past		 Canada Parliamentary Elections -
23 January 2006
Past		 Canada 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

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Slovenia, Parliamentary Elections, 22 March 2026: Needs Assessment Mission Report

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Hungary, Parliamentary Elections, 12 April 2026: Needs Assessment Mission Report

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Kyrgyzstan, Early Parliamentary Elections, 30 November 2025: Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions

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Bosnia and Herzegovina, Early Election of the President of Republika Srpska, 23 November 2025: Statement of Preliminary Findings and Conclusions

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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

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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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