OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2021-22
OSCE Alm.del Bilag 10
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Copenhagen, 4 February 2022
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
3 April Parliamentary Elections in Hungary
OSCE PA Election Observation Mission
Parliamentary elections are planned to take place in Hungary on 3 April 2022, and following an invitation to
observe this election, the OSCE PA President has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission to work
closely with the expected team of the OSCE/ODIHR.
Nomination and Appointment of Parliamentary Observers
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 at ([email protected]) as soon as possible, but no later than
Friday 4 March 2022
the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
The Delegation Nomination 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 signed Accreditation Form 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.
Accommodation
Parliamentary briefings will be held in-person in Budapest on 1 and 2 April 2022. The Temporary OSCE PA
Headquarters will be in Budapest at Marriott Hotel. The International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary
Assembly has been able to pre-book hotel rooms at the Budapest Marriott Hotel for the mission.
BUDAPEST MARRIOTT Hotel
c/o Apáczai Csere János utca 4, 1052 Budapest, Hungary
T +36 14 86 5000 //
https://www.marriott.com/budhu-budapest-marriott-hotel/
Reservations must be made
DIRECTLY
with the hotel via the following link:
https://www.marriott.com/event-
reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1643974487267&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Rates: EUR145 per night incl. breakfast, VAT and city tax (subject to change).
Cancellation Policy: Reserved rooms can be cancelled without penalty 48 hours before arrival. In case of
cancellation less than 48 hours before arrival, a cancellation fee of 1(one) night full stay and tax will be charged
Hotel Booking Deadline:
11 March 2022
In case of difficulties with making reservation via the link, the reservation requests must be communicated to
Ms. Kitti Sulyok (email:
[email protected],
Tel: +3612354812) with indication of the
OSCE
ASSEMBLY group code.
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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 -
[email protected]
- www.oscepa.org
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Preliminary Programme
Thursday, 31 March 2022
All day
Arrival of observers
Friday, 1 April 2022
All Day
Parliamentary briefings
Saturday, 2 April 2022
Half Day
Sunday, 3 April 2022
All Day
Monday, 4 April 2022
08:00 (TBC)
Afternoon
Parliamentary briefings
(cont.)
Observation at Polling Stations
De-Briefing for PA observers
Press-Conference in Budapest
Suggested departures of observers
Members are reminded that in accordance with the OSCE PA’s Astana Declaration of 2008 and the Guidelines,
participants are expected to participate in the full briefing programme as well as the debriefing on the day
following the election.
Briefing on Mission for new OSCE PA observers
We kindly invite new members to attend the Briefing on the Mission aimed at providing useful information on
the general framework of PA observation missions. The briefing is open to all OSCE PA observers, but
participation is expected for new observers. Further details will be communicated to new observers.
Election Day
The International Secretariat will circulate a draft deployment plan taking into consideration wishes by
observers, but also the requirements for a meaningful observation mission. Subject to adjustments required by
the health situation, on Election Day, Members will generally work in teams of two with the support of an
interpreter and a driver.
National parliaments are responsible for their own Members’ expenses, including any hotel cancellations, as
well as fees for driver, interpreter and fuel. Further information on arrangements for Election Day including
related to costs for any cars/drivers and interpreters for Election Day will be communicated in due time. Drivers
and interpreters recruited for the mission will be asked - similar to observers - to be in possession of either a
valid recovery (previously infected) certificate or obtain a PCR test prior to starting their work with the mission.
Travel and Health Insurance
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 Hungary 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
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measures required by the authorities of Hungary or by the mission. All participants are expected to be in
possession of a valid recovery (previously infected) certificate or obtain a PCR test for COVID-19 not older
than 72 hours prior to arrival in Hungary. Participants may be requested to demonstrate a negative result
to such a test; if the test indicates positive for COVID, observers are expected to not travel for the observation
mission.
Members are requested to ensure that they have full health insurance coverage valid for the duration of their
stay in Hungary.