Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Serbien den 3. april 2022

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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 - osce@oscepa.dk - www.oscepa.org
Copenhagen, 4 February 2022
Memorandum on the OSCE PA Observation of the
3 April Presidential and Early Parliamentary Elections in Serbia
OSCE PA Election Observation Mission
Presidential and early parliamentary elections are planned to take place in Serbia on 3 April 2022, and in
anticipation of an invitation to observe these elections, the OSCE PA President has decided to deploy an
Election Observation Mission to work closely with the expected teams of the OSCE/ODIHR and the
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
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 (eom@oscepa.dk) as soon as possible, but no later than Friday 4 March 2022 the
following:
1. The Delegation Nomination Form,
2. An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
3. A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
4. A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
5. A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport,
6. 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 Belgrade on 1 and 2 April 2022. The Temporary OSCE PA
Headquarters will be in Belgrade as well. The International Secretariat of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
has been able to pre-book hotel rooms at the METROPOL PALACE Hotel in Belgrade for the mission.
METROPOL PALACE Hotel
Bulevar Kralja Aleksandra 69, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia
T +381 11 3333100//www.theluxurycollection.com/metropolpalace
Reservations must be made DIRECTLY with the hotel via the following link: https://www.marriott.com/event-
reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1643906860839&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Rates: EUR110 per night incl. breakfast and VAT; excl. city tax (subject to change).
Cancellation Policy: Reserved rooms can be cancelled without penalty 3 days before arrival (until 2 p.m. local
time). In case of cancellation less than 3 days 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. Marina Minić (email: marina.minic@metropolpalace.com; telephone: T +381 11 3333 134) with
indication of the OSCE PA22 group code.
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Preliminary Programme
Thursday, 31 March 2022
All day
Friday, 1 April 2022
Arrival of observers
All day Parliamentary briefings
Saturday, 2 April 2022
Half day Parliamentary briefings (cont.)
Sunday, 3 April 2022
All Day Observation at Polling Stations
Monday, 4 April 2022
08:00 (TBC) De-Briefing for PA observers
Afternoon Press-Conference in Belgrade
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 Serbia 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 Serbia 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 Serbia. 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
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7. februar 2022
Invitation til valgobservationsmission i Serbien
Rejsen går til: Beograd, Serbien
I perioden: 31. marts - 4. april 2022
Information:
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Frist for aflevering: 18. februar 2022
Med venlig hilsen
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Det Internationale Sekretariat
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Tordenskjoldsgade 1, 1055 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Phone: +45 33 37 80 40 - Fax: +45 33 37 80 30 - OSCEPA@oscepa.dk - www.oscepa.org
To: Heads of OSCE PA Delegations
CC: Secretaries of OSCE PA Delegations
4 February 2022
Dear Heads of Delegations,
Presidential and early parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place in Serbia on 3 April
2022. 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
teams from the OSCE/ODIHR and Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE).
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 (eom@oscepa.dk) as soon as possible, but
no later than Friday, 4 March 2022 the following:
1. The Delegation Nomination Form,
2. An Individual Observer Nomination Form for each nominated observer,
3. A signed Statement of Nominated Election Observer for each nominated observer,
4. A signed Code of Conduct for each nominated observer,
5. A copy of the photograph page from each nominated observer’s passport,
6. 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 Serbia 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 Serbia
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
Serbia. 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 Serbia.
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OSCE Alm.del - Bilag 11
OSCEs Parlamentariske Forsamling 2021-22
Further information, including a detailed programme, will be distributed to participants in due
course. Briefings for the mission are expected to be held in Belgrade in-person during the two
days before election day, and Members are reminded that in accordance with the OSCE PA’s
Astana Declaration of 2008 and the Guidelines, participants are expected to attend the full
briefing programme as well as the debriefing on the day following the elections.
I wish to remind you that national parliaments are responsible for their Members’ expenses and
that only interpretation into English will be provided in meetings and briefings.
Yours sincerely,
Roberto Montella,
Secretary General