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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

Election reports

Latest reports on election observations

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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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Kyrgyzstan, Early Parliamentary Elections, 30 November 2025: Interim Report

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Portugal, Early Parliamentary Elections, 18 May 2025: Final Report

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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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Elections calendar

Upcoming elections in the OSCE area

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Date Country Election Activity
9 December 2012
Past		 Romania Parliamentary Elections Election expert team
25 November 2012
Past		 Kyrgyzstan Local Elections -
11 November 2012
Past		 Slovenia Presiential Elections -
11 November 2012
Past		 San Marino Early Parliamentary Elections Needs assessment mission
6 November 2012
Past		 United States of America Presidential/General Elections Limited election observation mission
28 October 2012
Past		 Ukraine Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission
12 October 2012
Past		 Czech Republic Regional Elections and Senate Elections for a Third of the Senate (First Round) -
1 October 2012
Past		 Bosnia and Herzegovina Municipal Elections -
1 October 2012
Past		 Georgia Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission
23 September 2012
Past		 Belarus Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission
12 September 2012
Past		 Netherlands Early Parliamentary Elections Election assessment mission
30 June 2012
Past		 Iceland Presidential Election -
10 June 2012
Past		 Romania Local Elections -
10 June 2012
Past		 France Parliamentary Elections Election assessment mission
30 May 2012
Past		 Albania Presidential (Indirect) Elections -
6 May 2012
Past		 Serbia Local Elections -
6 May 2012
Past		 Greece Early Parliamentary Elections Election assessment mission
6 May 2012
Past		 Serbia Parliamentary and Early Presidential Elections Limited election observation mission
6 May 2012
Past		 Armenia Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission
22 April 2012
Past		 France Presidential Elections Needs assessment mission
10 March 2012
Past		 Slovakia Parliamentary Elections Needs assessment mission
27 February 2012
Past		 Lithuania Local Elections -
12 February 2012
Past		 Turkmenistan Presidential Elections Needs assessment mission
22 January 2012
Past		 Croatia Referendum on EU accession -
22 January 2012
Past		 Finland Presidential Elections Needs assessment mission
15 January 2012
Past		 Kazakhstan Early Parliamentary Elections Election observation mission

Election dates

Upcoming election dates are tentative and therefore subject to change.

Some dates may appear incorrect during the website update. We’re fixing this soon. Thank you for your patience.

 

Recruitment

Information on upcoming opportunities and how to join

Join an ODIHR election mission

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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How to join an ODIHR election mission
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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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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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