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Heads of OSCE PA Delegations
Secretaries of OSCE PA Delegations
10 May 2021
Dear Heads of Delegations,
Early parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Moldova on 11 July 2021. In
anticipation of an invitation to observe, the OSCE PA President has decided to deploy an
Election Observation Mission to these important elections to work closely with an expected team
from the OSCE/ODIHR and the PA of the Council of Europe.
Due to the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and
specifically to gathering limitations in Moldova, briefings will be held online in the days
prior to the election, with observers expected to travel to Moldova only after the briefings
and immediately prior to election day.
In accordance with the attached OSCE PA Election Observation Guidelines, national
Delegations wishing to nominate their members to participate in this mission are kindly asked to
complete and return to the International Secretariat ([email protected]) as soon as possible, but
no later than
Friday, 11 June 2021
the following:
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The Delegation Nomination Form,
The completed CEC accreditation form,
An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport,
A photograph.
Please note that in accordance with the Guidelines nominated observers are not part of an
observation mission before they have been appointed by the OSCE PA President. The
International Secretariat will communicate the list of observers to delegations that have
forwarded nominations following appointment by the OSCE PA President. Due to registration
procedures, we may not be able to accommodate those who register after the deadline.
As a result of the COVID-19 response, a number of travel restrictions are in place in many
countries, and Members are requested to consult with the appropriate authorities regarding travel
procedures and access to the country. The International Secretariat will maintain close contact
with the authorities in Moldova to ensure compliance with local health regulations. The mission
will work to put in place disease mitigation measures including social distancing where possible,
however participants should understand that observation is a physical practice requiring
interaction with a wide range of people. Observers are expected to comply with all national laws
and regulations of the host country, including health regulations; please note that there may be
additional costs related to compliance with health measures required by the authorities of
Moldova or by the mission.
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