# Agora Election Observation > Strengthening youth participation in electoral processes ## Posts - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS – MISSION TO THE HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2026](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-election-2026/): Agora Election Observation invites young people aged 18 to 35 from across Europe to join us as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Hungarian Parliamentary Elections on 12 April 2026. The mission will take place from 8th April 2026 to 13 April 2026 and will be deployed in Budapest and several other locations across the country. Its primary objective is to assess youth participation in the electoral process. As independent Observers with Agora Election Observation in Hungary, selected participants will receive training, carry out specific research assignments, and observe voting, counting, and tabulation procedures at various polling […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2026!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-elections-2026/): Ledi Mikeladze Elgendi – Logistics Coordinator Ledi Mikeladze Elgendi is a logistics and operations professional with international experience across tourism, media, and social media. She holds a BA in Media, Diplomacy, and International Negotiations (Collegium Civitas, Poland). She is currently Transportation and Hotelling Manager at Milky Way Tours, coordinating travel operations, suppliers, logistics planning, and marketing across multiple destinations. In 2025, she served as Logistics Coordinator for the AEO Election Observation Mission in Albania, managing accommodation, transport, observer deployment, and field logistics. Her previous roles include Social Media Manager and Videography Assistant at Pirveli Studio, as well as election-related assignments […] - [Call for Volunteers/Interpreters (Hungarian) - Election Observation Mission to Hungary 2026](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-election-observation-mission-to-hungary-2026/): Call for Volunteers/Interpreters (Hungarian) – Election Observation Mission to Hungary 2026 On April 12th, 2026, Hungary will hold its parliamentary elections, and Agora Election Observation is seeking young applicants residing in Hungary who are knowledgeable about the country and interested in youth engagement in elections and election observation. These individuals are invited to join the mission as Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment.For this position, we need individuals residing in Hungary who are familiar with the country or a specific region. Volunteers/Interpreters will assist with English and Hungarian translation to help observers communicate on Election Day. Agora Election Observation’s mission will […] - [AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE 2024 ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS – FINAL REPORT](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-2024-romanian-parliamentary-elections-final-report/) - [AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE 2025 ALBANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS – PRELIMINARY STATEMENT](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-2025-albanian-parliamentary-elections-preliminary-statement/): Agora Election Observation (AEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation working to foster a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people on election observation missions. In line with the AEO methodology, observers completed an e-learning course on election observation and conducted research on the electoral process in Albania. This preliminary statement focuses mainly on the direct observation of Election Day. More detailed findings will be presented in a […] - [MEET THE LOCAL COORDINATORS FOR OUR MISSION TO THE ALBANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-local-coordinators-for-our-mission-to-the-albanian-parliamentary-elections-2025/): Local Logistics Coordinator Amy Kokalari is a researcher and policy analyst specializing in European integration, digitalgovernance, and the Western Balkans. She is currently pursuing a Master’s in EuropeanTransformation and Integration at the College of Europe in Tirana, where she is researchingcybersecurity resilience in the Western Balkans. She previously earned a Master’s in TransnationalGovernance with a specialization in digitalization from the European University Institute in Florence.Amy has contributed to research at leading institutions, including the Centre for European PolicyStudies (CEPS) in Brussels and the European University Institute. Her work has focused on EUenlargement policies, digital transformation, and geopolitical strategies. Beyond her […] - [FOCAL POINT FOR HARASSMENT - ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE ALBANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS, 2025](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/focal-point-for-harassment-election-observation-mission-to-the-albanian-parliamentary-elections-2025/): Agora Election Observation is pleased to welcome back the two experienced Focal Points against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing for the Election Observation Mission for the Albanian Parliamentary Election in 2025 Obed Mugisha served as a Focal Point during the Election Observation Mission to the Romanian Parliamentary Elections in 2024. He is a dedicated youth peace and security practitioner with a decade of experience in the social development sector. He specializes in designing and implementing initiatives that enhance the meaningful participation of youth in peacebuilding processes. Notably, Obed led a youth election observation mission during Uganda’s 2021 general elections, establishing Africa’s […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE ALBANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-albanian-parliamentary-elections-2025/): 1. Logistics. Ledi Mikeladze Elgendi is a highly skilled professional specializing in logistics, tourism, media, and social media management with international experience. Ledi holds a BA in Media, Diplomacy, and International Negotiations from Collegium Civitas in Poland.She holds transportation and hotelling manager position at Milky Way Tours in Albania, where she oversees travel logistics, supplier relations, and marketing strategies. Previously, she worked as a Social Media Manager and Videography Assistant at Pirveli Studio, managing digital content and audience engagement. Her background also includes real estate management, election observationrelated positions with OSCE/ODIHR and AEGEE. In addition to her professional achievements, she […] - [Call for Coordinators - Mission to the Albanian Parliamentary Election 2025.](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-mission-to-the-albanian-parliamentary-election-2025/): Agora Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Albania on 11 May 2025. The EOM will specifically assess the conditions under which young people participate in the electoral process. The principal focus of the mission will lie in its interaction with domestic stakeholders, including the electoral authorities as well as political party representatives, (young) candidates, government institutions responsible for youth matters, civil society organizations, and youth networks. The EOM will present findings on the participation of young people not only as voters, but also as candidates, […] - [Maria Szczerbowska, our Local Outreach Coordinator for the Parliamentary Elections in Poland, reflects on her experience:](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/maria-szczerbowska-our-local-outreach-coordinator-for-the-parliamentary-elections-in-poland-shares-her-thoughts-on-the-experience/): “As a Local Coordinator, I had the unique opportunity to view the political system I live in from a new perspective. I gained insights into diverse viewpoints on elections and voting processes and thoroughly enjoyed engaging with people. At times, it felt like an exhilarating adventure—an experience I look back on with nothing but positive memories.” - [Let us introduce you to Diana Dubariu - Local Outreach Coordinator.](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/let-us-introduce-you-to-diana-dubariu-local-outreach-coordinator/): ‘As the Local Outreach Coordinator, it was my pleasure to welcome an incredible team of young election observers. I was impressed by how quickly they immersed themselves in the Romanian electoral system. I am grateful for the opportunity to discuss the particularities of the Romanian political landscape with them, hear their insights from election day, and help present this input to the Romanian national authorities. I hope that Agora’s input to the Romanian authorities will be well received and provide valuable insights for both the executive and legislative bodies. I am definitely looking forward to collaborating with Agora Election Observation […] - [MISIUNEA AGORA DE OBSERVARE ELECTORALĂ A ALEGERILOR PARLAMENTARE DIN ROMÂNIA 2024 - DECLARAȚIE PRELIMINARĂ](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/misiuneaagora-de-observare-electorala-aalegerilorparlamentare-din-romania-2024-declaratie-preliminara/): Agora Election Observation (AEO) este o organizație non-guvernamentală, non-profit, al cărei mandat este promovarea unei Europe democratice, participative, diverse, egale șitransnaționale, angajată față de drepturile omului. Organizația își propune, în special săformeze tineri ca observatori electorali internaționali și să raporteze cu privire la participarea tinerilor la alegerile din Europa. Acest lucru este realizat prin detașarea tinerilor în misiuni de observare a alegerilor. În conformitate cu metodologia AEO, observatorii au urmat un curs de e-learning privind observarea alegerilor și au întreprins cercetări privind procesul electoral din România. Această declarație preliminară se concentrează în principal pe observarea directă a zileialegerilor. Constatări mai […] - [AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2024 – PRELIMINARY STATEMENT](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-election-2024-preliminary-statement/): Agora Election Observation (AEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation whose mandate is fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people themselves on election observation missions. In accordance with the AEO methodology, observers completed an e-learning course on election observation and undertook research on the electoral process in Romania. This preliminary statement focuses mainly on the direct observation of  Election Day. More detailed findings will be presented […] - [AGORA ELECTION OBSERVARTION is presenting its two Focal Points against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing for the Election Observation Mission to the Romanian Parliamentary Election, 2024.](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observartion-is-presenting-its-two-focal-points-against-sexual-harassment-and-mobbing-for-the-election-observation-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-election-2024/): Our mission to Romania will be deployed between 27th November and 3rd December. As always, Agora Election observation confirms its commitment to a safe environment for all participants and will count with two focal points for the upcoming EOM. Maria Laila Bayer is excited to serve as a Focal Point against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing on her fourth mission for Agora Election Observation. She is a researcher and trainer with over five years of experience in the fields of human rights and peacebuilding and she holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from Uppsala University. She’s passionate about […] - [Call for Volunteers/Interpreters for the AGORA Election Observation Mission to the Romanian Parliamentary Elections 2024](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-elections-2024/): On December 1st, 2024, Romania will hold its parliamentary elections, and Agora Election Observation is seeking young applicants residing in Romania who are knowledgeable about the country and interested in youth engagement in elections and election observation. These individuals are invited to join the mission as Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment. For this position, we need individuals residing in Romania who are familiar with the country or a specific region. Volunteers/Interpreters will support the mission in the following ways: Agora Election Observation’s mission will consist of 24 young international observers and 3 Coordinators from across Europe, all deployed to different […] - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS – MISSION TO THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2024](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-election-2024/): Agora Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 35 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Romanian Parliamentary Election on the 1st December 2024. The mission runs from the 27th November to the 3rd December and will be deployed in Bucharest and some other locations around the country. Its purpose is to specifically assess the participation of youth in the electoral process. As an independent Observer at the Agora Election Observation Mission to Romania, successful applicants will receive training, complete specific research assignments, and then follow the […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2024!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-elections-2024/): The Agora Election Observation Mission to the Romanian Parliamentary Election 2024 is already taking its final shape. We are pleased to introduce our three Coordinators who took up and embraced challenging tasks. Logistics Coordinator: Sergi Cuadra Domínguez Sergi Cuadra Domínguez is a political scientist specializing in international relations, focusing on European foreign policy, post-conflict reconstruction, and human rights. Before pursuing an MA in European Studies at Maastricht University, Sergi gained significant experience through internships with the Government of Catalonia, the OSCE, and the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His work spans regions such as the Balkans and the Middle East, […] - [CALL FOR LOCAL COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2024](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-elections-2024/): Agora Election Observation is seeking three young applicants residing in Romania who are familiar with the country and interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation. They are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. Agora Election Observation will deploy its mission, comprising young observers and three Mission Coordinators from all over Europe, to various locations throughout the country. The EOM will be deployed for five nights (between 27th November and 2nd December) and aims to provide valuable insights and observations. There are 3 Local Coordinator positions whose purpose is to work hand in hand […] - [CALL FOR COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2024](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-mission-to-the-romanian-parliamentary-elections-2024/): Agora Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Romania in December 2024. The EOM will specifically assess the conditions under which young people participate in the electoral process. The principal focus of the mission will lie in its interaction with domestic stakeholders, including the electoral authorities as well as political party representatives, (young) candidates, government institutions responsible for youth matters, civil society organisations and youth networks. The EOM will present findings on the participation of young people not only as voters, but also as candidates, activists, […] - [Accreditation Procedures in the European Union for International Civil Society Election Observers](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/accreditation-procedures-in-the-european-union-for-international-civil-society-election-observers/): One month ahead of the upcoming elections to the European Parliament from 6 to 9 June 2024, this publication gives an overview of the accreditation procedures across the European Union for civil society international observers. In particular, this research examines how international commitments are reflected in national legislation and how they are implemented in practice. Since 2014, the team of the Estonian non-governmental organisation Agora Election Observation (Agora) and its predecessor AEGEE Election Observation have organised 29 election observation missions for young observers (18 to 30 years old) across Europe, including one for the European Parliament elections in 2019. The experience […] - [FINAL REPORT – MISSION TO THE 2023 POLISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-mission-to-the-2023-polish-parliamentary-elections/): Agora Election Observation deployed a mission to the Republic of Poland composed of 30 observers and core team members of 16 nationalities to observe the 15 October 2023 Parliamentary Elections. The final report of the mission can be found below: - [EURODEMOS Erasmus project in Romania for participants from Estonia /living in Estonia 20 -24 March](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/eurodemos-erasmus-project-in-romania-20-24-march/): This Erasmus project will gather around 30 young people aged 18 -30 to discuss “”The role of Civil Society in EU””. Accommodation is covered, travel costs from Tallinn to Bucharest and food will be reimbursed. More info available here Apply here by 11 March 2024 - [FINAL REPORT – MISSION TO THE 2023 SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-mission-to-the-2023-slovak-parliamentary-elections/): Agora Election Observation deployed a mission to the Slovak Republic composed of 14 observers of 7 nationalities to observe the 30 September 2023 Parliamentary Elections. The final report of the mission can be found below - [Nantes Creative Generations Forum 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/nantes-creative-generations-forum-2023/): Participants of the Nantes Creative Generations Forum 2023 at les Machine de l’île Agora Election Observation participated in the Nantes Creative Generations Forum 2023 in France presenting the NGO and its activities alongside other youth representatives from Nantes, France and the rest of Europe sharing their project ideas. What’s is the Nantes Creative Generations Forum? Nantes Métropole, through its Nantes Creative Generations programme, encourages innovative civic initiatives and openness to Europe among young people aged 18 to 30 through meetings, networking and project support. Each year in the spring, the city of Nantes calls for projects proposals to participate in […] - [EURODEMOS Erasmus project in Greece 13-15/12/2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/eurodemos-erasmus-project-in-greece-13-15-12-2023/): This Erasmus project will gather around 30 young people aged 18 -30 to discuss “Democracy and disinformation”. Participants will focus and discuss issues related to disinformation and social media, including fake news, hate speech and cyberbullying. Food and accommodation are covered, and travel costs from Tallinn to Kalamata and back are reimbursed up to 275.00 euros. Apply here - [Agora Election Observation Mission to the Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 - Preliminary Statement](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/preliminary-statement-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-2023-polish-parliamentary-elections/): Agora Election Observation (AEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation whose mandate is fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people on election observation missions. In accordance with the AEO methodology, observers completed an e-learning course on election observation and undertook research on the electoral process in Poland This preliminary statement focuses mainly on the observation of Election Day. More detailed findings will be presented in a […] - [AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2023 - PRELIMINARY STATEMENT](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-election-2023-preliminary-statement/): Agora Election Observation (AEO) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation whose mandate is fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people themselves on election observation missions. The following preliminary statement of AEO Mission to Slovakia draws on direct observations from Election Day and insights from the pre-election environment. Please note that the detailed findings will be presented in a final report drawing on the full analysis of […] - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS – MISSION TO THE POLISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-polish-parliamentary-election-2023/): Agora Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 35 years old)  to join the upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Poland scheduled for the 15th of October 2023.  The EOM will be deployed for six nights and aims to provide valuable insights and observations. This means that you should arrive in Warsaw no later than Wednesday before the Elections (the 11th October) and can depart on Tuesday after E-Day (17th October). An EOM will be deployed prior to the upcoming elections, including Mission Coordinators and Observers. MCs will arrive five days in advance to Warsaw […] - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS - MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-election-2023/): Agora Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 35 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Slovak Parliamentary Election on 30 September 2023. The mission runs from 26 September to 2 October and will be deployed in Bratislava and some other locations around the country. Its purpose is to specifically assess the participation of youth in the electoral process. As an Observer at the Agora Election Observation Mission to Slovakia, successful applicants will receive training, complete specific research assignments, and then follow the voting, counting and tabulation […] - [CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS/INTERPRETERS FOR THE AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-elections-2023/): On the 30th September 2023, Slovakia is holding its parliamentary elections. Agora Election Observation is sending a mission to observe those elections. For this, we are now searching for Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment. If you are interested in the topic of youth engagement in elections and in election observation, we encourage you to join our team now as Volunteer/Interpreter! For this position, we need individuals residing in Slovakia, who are familiar with the country or one of its regions. Besides that, Volunteers/Interpreters are asked to support the mission in the following aspects: Agora Election Observation´s mission is composed of […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-elections-2023/): The Agora Election Observation Mission to the Slovak parliamentary election on the 30th of September 2023 is already taking its final shape. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Coordinators who took up and embraced challenging tasks. Logistics Coordinator: Ondřej Hynek My name is Ondřej Hynek. I hold an MA in International Relations and Bsc in Education. I have been working within the development and humanitarian aid sector and has working experience with international donors such as UNICEF, UNDP, European Commission, European Investment Bank, and UNDP. Besides that, I work as an education specialist and consultant for several Czech […] - [CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS/INTERPRETERS FOR THE AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE POLISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-polish-parliamentary-elections-2023/): On the 15th October 2023, Poland is holding its parliamentary elections. Agora Election Observation is seeking young applicants residing in Poland who are familiar with the country and interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation. They are invited to join the mission as Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment.  For this position, we need individuals residing in Poland, who are familiar with the country or one of its regions. Besides that, Volunteers/Interpreters are asked to support the mission in the following aspects: Agora Election Observation´s mission is composed of 24 young international observers and 3 Coordinators […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE POLISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-mission-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-polish-parliamentary-elections-2023/): The Agora Election Observation Mission to the Polish parliamentary election this fall is already taking its final shape. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Coordinators who took up and embraced challenging tasks. Outreach Coordinator – Daniel Kerekes (Slovakia) “I hold a master’s degree in Political Marketing and Electoral Studies, as well as a PhD in Political Science from Masaryk University. My research at the university focused on urban electoral geography, electoral systems, and political marketing.Previously, I worked for several years as a political consultant. Currently, I serve as a political data analyst for the Slovak outlet Denník N, […] - [Additional Focal Point against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/additional-focal-point-against-sexual-harassment-and-mobbing/): Agora Election Observation is happy to announce that there will be an additional second Focal Point for the upcoming Election Observation Missions (EOMs) in Slovakia and Poland this fall. After a successful pilot during the EOM to the General Election in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Maria Bayer who acted as the Focal Point against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing will be joined by her colleague Oguzhan Urhan. So now there will be a Focal Point of both genders giving participants to decide with whom they feel more comfortable to talk to in case they will report case of Sexual Harassment or Mobbing […] - [CALL FOR LOCAL COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-elections-2023/): The Slovak parliamentary election is scheduled for the 30th of September 2023. To support the deployment of the Agora Election Observation Mission in the country, applicants residing in Slovakia who are familiar with the country or one of its regions, and are interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation, are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. Agora Election Observation will deploy its mission – composed of 24 young observers and 3 Mission Coordinators from all over Europe – in different locations throughout the country from the 26th of September until the 1st of […] - [Call for Local Coordinators – Mission to the Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-the-polish-parliamentary-elections-2023/): Agora Election Observation is seeking three young applicants residing in Poland who are familiar with the country and interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation. They are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. Agora Election Observation will deploy its mission, comprising young observers and three Mission Coordinators from all over Europe, to various locations throughout the country. The exact date has not yet been announced and will be proclaimed by President Duda. However, the EOM will be deployed for five nights and aims to provide valuable insights and observations. The Local Coordinators are […] - [CALL FOR COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE POLISH PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-mission-to-the-polish-parliamentary-elections-2023/): Agora Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Poland in October/November 2023. An EOM will be deployed prior to the upcoming elections, including Mission Coordinators and Observers. MCs will arrive five days in advance to Warsaw for preparatory activities and Observers will arrive four days before the Election Day, which is known to be a Sunday. Most probably it will be one of the following dates: 15th, 22nd, 29th of October or 5th of November 2023. The exact date still has to be proclaimed by President […] - [CALL FOR COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE SLOVAK PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2023](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-mission-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-elections-2023/): Agora Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia scheduled for 30 September 2023. The EOM will be deployed from 26 September to 2 October 2023 (six nights), with Election Day falling on Saturday, 30 September. The Mission Coordinators (MCs) are required to arrive in Bratislava at least one day in advance (i.e. 25 September) for preparatory activities. The EOM will specifically assess the conditions under which young people participate in the electoral process. The principal focus of the Mission will lie in its interaction with […] - [Active Citizens for a Vibrant Democracy: the Role of Citizen Election Observation in the EU](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/active-citizens-for-a-vibrant-democracy-the-role-of-citizen-election-observation-in-the-eu/): A study by EPDE – European Platform for Democratic Elections Agora Election Observation is glad to share this EPDE study that compares citizen election observation regulations across the EU and identifies common challenges and possible responses to those. The recommendations of this study seek to enhance the regulation of independent citizen election observation and advocate for the introduction of OSCE recommendations and implementation of standards regarding citizen election observation into EU and EU MS’s law.https://www.epde.org/en/documents/details/active-citizens-for-a-vibrant-democracy.html - [FINAL REPORT – MISSION TO THE 2022 BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA GENERAL ELECTION](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-mission-to-the-2022-bosnia-and-herzegovina-general-election/): Agora Election Observation Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina deployed 20 observers of 11 nationalities to observe the 2 October 2022 General Election. The final report of the mission can be found below. - [Agora Election Observation is recruiting new Team Members](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-is-recruiting-new-team-members/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is recruiting new team members for different positions for 1-year term which may be renewed! Are you interested in human rights, democracy, and elections, and want to support Agora Election Observation for the entire 2023? Do you want to experience a new level of active European citizenship? If yes – you are warmly invited to apply as a new member of our team! TEAM MEMBER – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?  Our organisation is run by a team of professional election experts and relies 100% on the voluntary commitment of its members. We all […] - [Agora Election Observation Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022 - Preliminary Statement](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/agora-election-observation-mission-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina-2022-preliminary-statement/): Agora Election Observation Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina 2022 – Preliminary Statement Agora Election Observation is a non-governmental non-profit organisation whose mandate is fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal, and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people themselves on election observation missions. Agora Election Observation deployed 20 observers of 11 nationalities from Europe and North America across Bosnia and Herzegovina to observe the 02 October 2022 General Elections. In addition to the […] - [Focal Point against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/focal-point-against-sexual-harassment-and-mobbing/): For the Election Observation Mission to the General Election in Bosnia and Herzegovina Agora Election Observation for the first time in its history will have a Focal Point against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing. It has always been the aim of Agora Election Observation Mission to guarantee a safe environment for all participants in which harassment and mobbing has no space. In the last months the team members of Agora Election Observation elaborated a Policy against Sexual Harassment and Mobbing inspired by the Sexual Harassment Policy of the International Labour Organization. The policy has been adapted to the formate of Election […] - [MEET THE COORDINATORS OF OUR MISSION TO THE BOSNIAN General ELECTION 2022!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-bosnian-general-election-2022/): The Agora Election Observation Mission to the Bosnian General Election of 2 October 2022 is already taking its final shape. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Coordinators who took up and embraced challenging tasks. Coordinator of Logistics – Monja Rinderle (Germany) I am Monja from Germany and currently doing a master’s degree in political science at University of Cologne. I am excited to join the AEO Election Observation Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina as a logistic coordinator. I have already gained great experiences with AEO (formerly AEGEE) as short-term observer in missions to Poland (2019) and Slovakia (2020), […] - [CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS/INTERPRETERS FOR THE AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE BOSNIAN GENERAL ELECTIONS 2022](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-bosnian-general-elections-2022/): On the 2nd of October 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina is holding its general elections. Also this year the Agora Election Observation Project is sending a mission to observe those elections. For this, we are now searching for Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment. If you are interested in the topic of youth engagement in elections and in election observation, we encourage you to join our team now as Volunteer/Interpreter! For this position, we need individuals residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina, who are familiar with the country or one of its regions. Besides that, Volunteers/Interpreters are asked to support the mission in […] - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS – MISSION TO THE BOSNIAN GENERAL ELECTION 2022](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/2711-2/): Agora Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 35 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Bosnian General Election on the 2nd of October 2022. The mission runs from the 28th of September to the 4th of October and will be deployed in Sarajevo and some other locations around the country. Its purpose is to specifically assess the participation of youth in the electoral process. The 28th of September and the 4th of October are travel days. As an independent Observer at the Agora Election Observation Mission […] - [Call for Local Coordinators - Mission to the Bosnian General Election 2022](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-the-bosnian-general-election-2022/): The Bosnian parliamentary election is scheduled for the 2nd of October 2022. To support the deployment of the Agora Election Observation Mission in the country, applicants residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina who are familiar with the country or one of its regions, and are interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation, are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. Agora Election Observation will deploy its mission – composed of 24 young observers and 3 Mission Coordinators from all over Europe – in different locations throughout the country from the 28th of September until the […] - [Call for Mission Coordinators - Mission to the Bosnian General Election 2022](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-bosnia-herzegovina/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Bosnian General Elections 2022. Our Mission is planned to be deployed for six nights prior to Election Day, to be held on October 2nd, and one day after (from September 28 to October 3rd). The Coordinators must arrive at least one day earlier (September 27th) for preparation activities.  Three different positions are open: Logistic coordinator, Outreach coordinator, and Research coordinator.  The respective tasks include the following:  Logistic Coordinator: Responsible for overall Mission management: regular communication with the observers, […] - [Agora Election Observation Mission to Hungary 2022 - Preliminary Statement ](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/2640-2/): Agora Election Observation is a non governmental non profit organisation whose mandate is fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people themselves on election observation missions. The following preliminary statement of Agora Election Observation Mission to Hungary covers mainly the Election Day observations. Please note, that the detailed findings will be presented in a final report drawing on the full analysis of the data collected throughout […] - [Meet the Mission Coordinators of our Mission to the Hungarian Parliamentary Elections 2022!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-mission-coordinators-of-our-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-elections-2022/): The Agora Election Observation Mission to the Hungarian parliamentary election of 2 April 2022 is already taking its final shape. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Mission Coordinators who took up and embraced challenging tasks. MISSION COORDINATOR 1 – ANA PACU (MOLDOVA) “I am Ana from Moldova but based in Luxembourg. I hold a French-Romanian Master’s degree in “Politics in Europe”, a Joint Master at École des Hautes études en Sciences Sociales Paris (EHESS), and at the University of Bucharest. I am currently enrolled at Sorbona University, where I attend a postmaster course on elections. I have previously […] - [CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS/INTERPRETERS FOR THE AGORA ELECTION OBSERVATION MISSION TO THE HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2022](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-agora-election-observation-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-elections-2022/): On 3rd April 2022, Hungary is holding its parliamentary elections. Also this year the Agora Election Observation Project is sending a mission to observe those elections. For this, we are now searching for Volunteers/Interpreters to support our deployment. If you are interested in the topic of youth engagement in elections and in election observation, we encourage you to join our team now as Volunteer/Interpreter! For this position, we need individuals residing in Hungary, who are familiar with the country or one of its regions. Besides that, Volunteers/Interpreters are asked to support the mission in the following aspects: Interpretation: English and […] - [CALL FOR LOCAL COORDINATORS – MISSION TO THE HUNGARIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-election/): The Hungarian parliamentary election is scheduled for the 3rd of April 2022. To support the deployment of the Agora Election Observation Mission in the country, applicants residing in Hungary who are familiar with the country or one of its regions, and are interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation, are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. Agora Election Observation will deploy its mission – composed of 24 young observers and 3 Mission Coordinators from all over Europe – in different locations throughout the country from 31st of March until the 4th of April. […] - [Call for observers - Mission to the Hungarian Parliamentary Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-hungarian-parliamentary-election/): Agora Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 30 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Hungarian Parliamentary Election on the 3rd of April 2022. The mission runs from the 30th of March to the 5th of April and will be deployed in Budapest and some other locations around the country. Its purpose is to specifically assess the participation of youth in the electoral process. As an independent Observer at the Agora Election Observation Mission to Hungary, successful applicants will receive training, complete specific research assignments, and […] - [Call for Mission Coordinators – Mission to Hungary](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-hungary/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Hungarian Parliamentary Elections 2022. - [TEAM MEMBER WANTED - MISSIONS & METHODOLOGY MANAGER](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/2549-2/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is recruiting a new team member for the position of MISSIONS & Methodology Manager!  Are you interested in human rights, democracy, elections and election observation? Do you want to experience a new level of active European citizenship? Are you experienced in organising training courses and international activities? If yes – you are warmly invited to apply as a new member of our team! TEAM MEMBER – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? An intriguing new season of international election observation just started. In order to further improve our work, missions and activities, Agora Election Observation […] - [TEAM MEMBER WANTED - AEGEE PARTNERSHIP MANAGER](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/team-member-wanted-aegee-partnership-manager/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is recruiting a new team member for the position of AEGEE Partnership Manager in view of the signing of a partnership agreement (Convention d’ Adhésion) with AEGEE Europe ! Are you interested in human rights, democracy, elections and election observation? Do you want to experience a new level of active European citizenship? If yes – you are warmly invited to apply as a new member of our team! TEAM MEMBER – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? From 30 September 2021, an intriguing new season of international election observation begins. In order to further improve […] - [TEAM MEMBER WANTED -TRAINING MANAGER](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/team-member-wanted-training-manager/): Agora Election Observation (former AEGEE Election Observation) is recruiting a new team member for the position of Training Manager! Are you interested in human rights, democracy, elections, and election observation? Do you want to experience a new level of active European citizenship? Are you experienced in organizing training courses and international activities? If yes – you are warmly invited to apply as a new member of our team! TEAM MEMBER – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? From 30 September 2021, an intriguing new season of international election observation begins. In order to further improve our work, missions and activities, Agora Election […] - [Final Report The Netherlands 2021](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-the-netherlands-2021/): AEGEE Election Observation and Leiden Model United Nations organized a mission to the Netherlands composed of 27 observers of 12 nationalities to observe the 15 – 17 March 2021 General Election. The final report of the mission can be found below - [Call for Observers - Mission to the 2021 Dutch General Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-2021-dutch-general-election/): AEGEE Election Observation is implementing its first pilot project providing training and expertise to domestic organisations that want to deploy election observation missions. Therefore, we are pleased to collaborate with MUN Leiden and we look forward to receiving observers’ applications for the EOM to the 2021 Dutch General Election! Apply at www.leidenmun.com/volunteer - [Final Report - Mission to the 2020 Serbian Parliamentary Elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-mission-to-the-2020-serbian-parliamentary-elections/): AEGEE Election Observation organised a limited election observation mission fully remote to the 2020 Serbian Parliamentary elections. The final report can be found below. - [Election observation and Covid-19](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/election-observation-and-covid-19/): AEGEE Election Observation is conducting a webinar for young people interested in the topic “Election observation and Covid-19” on Wednesday June, 3 at 19:00 CET. Join us on clickmeeting https://europeontrack7.clickmeeting.com/election-observatio… - [FINAL REPORT – Mission to the 2020 Slovak Parliamentary Elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-mission-to-the-2020-slovak-parliamentary-elections/): AEGEE Election Observation deployed a mission to the Slovak Republic composed of 28 observers of 15 nationalities to observe the 29 February 2020 Parliamentary Elections. The final report of the mission can be found below - [Elections under pandemic-related restrictions](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/elections-under-pandemic-related-restrictions/): AEGEE Election Observation will not deploy any election observers until further notice. In the meantime, upcoming elections should be treated with the greatest possible caution. - [Mission to Serbia - Meet the Mission Coordinators!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-serbia-meet-the-mission-coordinators/): The AEGEE Election Observation Mission to the Serbian parliamentary election of 26 April 2020 is already taking form. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Mission Coordinators who took up their tasks recently. - [Preliminary Findings – Mission to the 2020 Slovak Parliamentary Elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/preliminary-findings-mission-to-the-2020-slovak-parliamentary-elections/): AEGEE Election Observation provides a youth perspective on elections in Europe. This is done by deploying young people on election observation missions to gain experience in election monitoring and to specifically assess youth engagement in the electoral process as voters, candidates and civil society members. AEGEE Election Observation Mission to the Slovak Republic deployed 28 observers of 15 nationalities to observe the 29 February 2020 Parliamentary Elections, making it one of the largest election observation missions in the country. The observers arrived in Slovakia on 21 February and will depart on 2 March. Prior to their arrival and in line […] - [CALL FOR OBSERVERS - MISSION TO THE SERBIAN PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-mission-to-the-serbian-parliamentary-election/): AEGEE Election Observation Mission invites young people (between 18 and 30 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming mission to the Serbian Parliamentary Election, to be held on the 26th of April 2020. The Mission will be deployed between the 22nd to the 28th of April (six nights) in Belgrade and other cities around the country. Its purpose is to specifically assess the participation of youth in the electoral process. As an independent Observer at the AEGEE Election Observation Mission to Serbia successful applicants will receive training, complete specific training assignments, and then […] - [Call for Mission Coordinators – Mission to the Serbian Parliamentary Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-the-serbian-parliamentary-election/): AEGEE Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Parliamentary elections in Serbia, scheduled for April 26. The EOM will be deployed from April 22 to 28 (six nights), with Election Day being Sunday 26 April. The Mission Coordinators (MCs) are required to arrive at least one day earlier in Belgrade (i.e. April 21) for preparation activities.  The EOM will specifically assess the conditions under which young people participate in the electoral process. The principal focus of the Mission will lie in its interaction with domestic stakeholders, including the electoral authorities […] - [Mission to Slovakia - Call for young volunteers/interpreters for the parliamentary election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-slovakia-call-for-young-volunteers-interpreters-for-the-parliamentary-election/): The Slovak parliamentary election is scheduled for 29th of February 2020. AEGEE Election Observation will deploy its mission – composed of 24 young international volunteers/observers and 3 Mission Coordinators from all over Europe – in different locations throughout the country from 28th of February until the 1st of March. The preliminary deployment agenda is as follows: 28th and 29th of February in different locations across Slovakia (for observation during Election Day); Volunteers/Interpreters would meet their international observers in their region/city on the 28th of February. The international observers are deployed in groups of two usually gender-balanced (one woman and one […] - [Mission to Slovakia - Meet the Mission Coordinators!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-slovakia-meet-the-mission-coordinators/): We are happy to introduce our three Mission Coordinator for the Mission to Slovak Parliamentary election. - [Call for Observers to the Slovak Parliamentary Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-observers-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-election/): AEGEE Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 30 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Slovak Parliamentary Election on the 29th of February 2020. - [Call for Local Coordinators to the Slovak Parliamentary Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-election/): The Slovak parliamentary election is scheduled for 29th of February 2020. To support the deployment of the AEGEE Election Observation Mission in the country, applicants residing in Slovakia who are familiar with the country or one of its regions, and are interested in the topics of youth engagement in elections and election observation, are invited to join the mission as Local Coordinators. - [Call for Mission Coordinators to the Slovak Parliamentary Elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-to-the-slovak-parliamentary-elections/): AEGEE Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Slovakia scheduled for 29 February 2020. - [UK GENERAL ELECTION – CALL FOR OBSERVERS](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/uk-general-election-call-for-observers/): On 12 December 2019, citizens of the UK will elect new deputies to the House of Commons. Given the short notice at which this election was called, AEGEE Election Observation is not organising an observation mission of its own. Instead, we have established a cooperation with Democracy Volunteers, a British NGO running a domestic observation mission. Interested observers should send their CV to info@democracyvolunteers.org citing AEGEE in the header. Deadline is set for Monday, 18th November at 12.00 GMT. DEPLOYMENT Observers are expected to arrive to London by Tuesday 10th December latest and attend an observer event in the evening. On […] - [AEGEE Election Observation applauds the new EU Council Conclusion on Democracy](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/aegee-election-observation-applauds-the-new-eu-council-conclusion-on-democracy/): The new EU Council Conclusion on Democracy of 14 of October 2019 reflects the current challenges to democracy in Europe and worldwide. AEGEE Election Observation applauds that the conclusion emphasises the full participation and representation of young persons and their interests in public and political life for democratic development. - [Preliminary Findings - Mission to the 2019 Polish Parliamentary Election](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/preliminary-findings-mission-to-the-2019-polish-parliamentary-election/): The AEGEE EOM to Poland deployed 24 observers. Pending the publication of our Final Report, read our Preliminary Findings here! - [International Day of Democracy](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/international-day-of-democracy/): Democracy cannot be taken for granted. On International Day of Democracy, democracy experts are calling on the EU to stand up for democracy. Read our joint statement with action points for the new EU leadership http://epd.eu/standupfordemocracy/ #StandupForDemocracy #DemocracyDay - [Mission to Poland - Meet the Mission Coordinators!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-poland-meet-the-mission-coordinators/): The AEGEE Election Observation Mission to the Polish parliamentary election of 13 October 2019 was launched in August. It is our pleasure to introduce our three Mission Coordinators who took up their tasks this week. - [Mission to Poland – Call for Local Coordinators](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-poland-call-for-local-coordinators/): AEGEE Election Observation is looking for Local Coordinators to supports the Mission to Poland - [Mission to Poland – Call for Observers](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-poland-call-for-observers/): AEGEE Election Observation invites young people (between 18 and 30 years old) from all over Europe to sign up as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Parliamentary Election (Wybory Parlamentarne) the 13th of October 2019. - [Call for Mission Coordinators - Mission to the Parliamentary Election in Poland (13 October)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-the-parliamentary-election-in-poland-13-october/): AEGEE Election Observation is looking for three young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission (EOM) to the Parliamentary Elections in Poland scheduled for 13 October 2019. - [Preliminary Findings - Mission to the 2019 European Parliament Elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/preliminary-findings-mission-to-the-2019-european-parliament-elections/): The AEGEE EOM to the European Parliament Elections deployed 48 observers to 18 EU member states. Pending the publication of our Final Report, read our Preliminary Findings here! - [A European-wide coverage - where do we observe the EP2019 elections?](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/a-european-wide-coverage-where-do-we-observe-the-ep2019-elections/): AEGEE Election Observation (AEO) deploys 48 young observers in 18 countries in the European Union. In each country, a local coordinator has been selected to help our international teams with logistics, interpretation, and translation. In total 66 young people are involved in the EOM to the European Parliament elections. The deployment to the European Union includes the following countries: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. Our international election observers come from 23 different countries including 18  CoE participating states and 5 other countries (USA, Kosovo, India, […] - [A unique training on election observation and democracy support for young international election observers in Brussels before the #EP2019 elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/a-unique-training-on-election-observation-and-democracy-support-for-young-international-election-observers-in-brussels-before-the-ep2019-elections/): Before the #EP2019 elections, AEGEE Election Observation organises a unique, not seen before, training for our young international election observers in Brussels between the 19th to 22nd of May. See what this is about. - [Why is it important to observe youth participation in the European Parliament elections 2019?](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/why-is-it-important-to-observe-youth-participation-in-the-european-parliament-elections-2019/): The European Parliament elections in 2019 are crucial for Europe. The next European Parliament will have a crucial role in addressing topics identified by young people as the most serious ones affecting the world such as climate change, large scale conflicts/wars, and inequality. However, the turnout for the European Elections is in general low. In the 2014 elections, the turnout among young voters (18-24) was as low as 28%, in contrast to the turnout among people aged 55 and over, which was at 51%.This does not show a real difference to the electoral turnout of 2009. Young people vote less […] - [Citizens vs trolls: securing free and fair elections](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/citizens-vs-trolls-securing-free-and-fair-elections/): Noemi Arcidiacono, supervisor of the election observation mission to the European Parliament elections of AEGEE Election Observation was invited to talk at the European Parliament on 30 April in occasion of the panel organised by the Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG Justice) of the European Commission. The panel titled “citizens vs trolls: securing free and fair elections” was moderated by Irena Moozova, Director for Equality and Union Citizenshipof DG Justice and it focused on the new online challenges for political participation and elections. Noemi Arcidiacono during her interventions at the panel underlined the importance for younger generations to participate […] - [AEGEE Election Observation has been shortlisted for the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach 2018](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/aegee-election-observation-has-been-shortlisted-for-the-altiero-spinelli-prize-for-outreach-2018/): AEGEE Election Observation is proud to be shortlisted for the second edition of the Altiero Spinelli Prize for Outreach 2018. - [Call for Local Coordinators – AEGEE Election Observation Mission to the European Parliament Elections (23-26 May 2019)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-aegee-election-observation-mission-to-the-european-parliament-elections-23-26-may-2019/): AEGEE Election Observation invites young people (aged between 18 and 35 years old), from all over Europe to apply as Local Coordinators for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the European Parliament elections. The elections will take place on different days in different EU member states between 23 and 26 May 2019. To support the deployment of the AEGEE Election Observation Mission in the observed European countries. Applicants from Ireland, Estonia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, Denmark, Croatia, Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria, who are familiar with the country and its language, and are interested in the topics of youth participation and […] - [Call for Observers – Mission to the European Parliament elections (23 - 26 May 2019)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-short-term-observers-mission-to-the-european-parliament-elections-23-26-may-2019/): AEGEE Election Observation invites young people (aged between 18 and 35 years old) from all over Europe to apply as Observers for our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the European Parliament elections. - [Mission to the European Parliament - Meet the Mission Coordinators!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-the-european-parliament/): The European Parliament elections, to be held between 23 and 26 May, are an enormous challenge that AEGEE Election Observation will face with a selected group of European youth. To fulfill our aims we will have this time four mission coordinators to this important operation. We invite you to meet them here! - [Final Report on the Bosnia and Herzegovina General Election, 2018.](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/final-report-on-the-bosnia-and-herzegovina-general-election-2018/): In October 2018 AEGEE Election Observation deployed a mission of young European observers to the Bosnia and Herzegovina General Election. In the next entry, you can find our Final Report with the conclusions related to this mission. - [Call for Mission Coordinators – Mission to the European Parliament elections (23 - 26 May 2019)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-the-european-parliament-elections-23-26-may-2019/): We are looking for three young people to coordinate our mission to the European Parliament elections! - [Call for Mission Coordinators - Mission to the Bosnia and Herzegovina General election (7 October 2018)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-bosnia-and-herzegovina-7-oct-2018-general-elections/): You now have the opportunity to apply as Mission Coordinator for the AEGEE EOM to the Bosnian general elections of 7 October 2018. Apply before 11 August 2018. - [Call for Mission Coordinators - Mission to the Latvian Parliamentary Elections (6 October 2018)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-latvia-6-oct-2018-parliamentary-election/): You now have the opportunity to apply as Mission Coordinator for the AEGEE EOM to the Latvian parliamentary election of 6 October 2018. Apply before 12 August 2018. - [Well-administered Hungarian Parliamentary Election leaves space for greater youth engagement](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/well-administered-hungarian-parliamentary-election-leaves-space-for-greater-youth-engagement/): AEGEE Election Observation missions aim specifically to address youth engagement and participation in elections as voters, candidates and civil society members. This press release presents the preliminary findings of the AEGEE Election Observation Mission to Hungary both on these focus issues and general observations on Election Day. - [Mission to Hungary - Meet the Mission Coordinators](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/mission-to-hungary-meet-the-mission-coordinators/): Our three mission coordinators are already working towards a successful mission in the upcoming Parliamentary Elections in Hungary. We invite you to meet them here! MC1: Jonathan Mayo I am Jonathan from London, and I am currently acting as a policy analyst on higher education funding and student finance at the Department for Education, as part of the UK Civil Service.  I previously studied philosophy and politics at the University of Oxford and then completed a Master’s in systemic psychotherapy whilst working as a social worker for disabled children in South London. Through this role, I developed a particular interest in […] - [Call for Local Coordinators – Mission to Hungary](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-local-coordinators-mission-to-hungary/): Apply now as a Local Coordinator! Are you a young and energetic person currently based in Hungary? Do you want to make a contribution to more transparent elections this April? Would you like to work with inspiring young election observers from all over Europe? Then you are exactly who we are looking for. Mission Programme Hungary will hold Parliamentary Elections on 8 April 2018. With our Election Observation Mission, 24 young observers from all over Europe will be deployed in different locations in the country from 4 until 10 April, as follows: 4-6 April in Budapest (for preparation); 7 and […] - [Why AEGEE Election Observation will not send a mission to the General Election in Italy](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/why-aegee-election-observation-will-not-send-a-mission-to-the-general-election-in-italy/): Upon inquiries on whether or not AEGEE Election Observation is planning to deploy a Mission to Italy, and in the light of recent events, an official statement follows. AEGEE Election Observation is constantly looking for a full commitment to democratic and European values and recommends the next reading for the pursuit of those high standards. If you consider this a relevant issue, we invite you to share it with your friends. - [Call for Short-Term Observers – Mission to the Parliamentary Elections in Hungary (8 April 2018)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-short-term-observers-mission-to-the-parliamentary-elections-in-hungary-8-april-2018/): AEGEE Election Observation is looking for short time observers and especially encourages Roma and Sinti candidates to apply! Deadline: 25 February 2018. - [Call for Mission Coordinators – Mission to the Parliamentary Elections in Hungary (8 April 2018)](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-mission-coordinators-mission-to-the-parliamentary-elections-in-hungary-8-april-2018/): AEGEE Election Observation looks for three young people to lead the upcoming Election Observation Mission to the Parliamentary Elections in Hungary scheduled for 8 April 2018. - [A well-coordinated German election leaves space to increase youth participation](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/a-well-coordinated-german-election-leaves-space-to-improve-youth-participation/): AEGEE Election Observation deployed 21 Short-Term Observers (STOs) of 12 nationalities to Germany to assess youth participation in the German Federal legislative election. The STOs arrived in Berlin on 20 September. On 21 and 22 September, the mission held meetings with national authorities and stakeholders in the field of youth participation. On election day, STOs were deployed to Aachen, Bamberg, Berlin, Düsseldorf and Heidelberg where they observed voting and vote counting. AEGEE Election Observation found that elections were well organised. In particular, no major complaints have been filed either before, on, or after election day. With 76,2%, voter turnout was […] ## Pages - [Training EU Youth Observers - Tallinn](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/training-eu-youth-observers-tallinn/) - [Eurodemos](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/eurodemos/) - [Home](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/) - [Training & Methodology](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/training-methodology/) - [Donation History](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/donation-history/): [donation_history] - [Donation Failed](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/donation-failed/): We're sorry, your donation failed to process. 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In order for our research to be thorough and significant, we need to visit each country in our scope at least once every seven years. With our current capacity, we are only able to organise five missions per year, which means we need to drastically increase our frequency in the near future. This is only possible with financial support.   [give_form id=”1605″]   I want to support a mission […] - [EOM Spain - Call for Mission Coordinators](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/call-for-coordinators-and-applicants-will-be-here-soon/): Apply now as Mission Coordinator for the EOM Spain! Dear friends and followers, The Election Observation Project is looking for two young people to lead our upcoming Election Observation Mission to the general elections in Spain, taking place on 20 December 2015. The deployment of our EOM will take place in the week before election day and will end two days after election day (6 days in total). The Mission Coordinators (MCs) are required to arrive at least one day earlier for preparation activities. The date of the elections has not been published yet; however it will be most likely […] - [Estonia, March 2015](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/eom-estonia-march-2015/): General Information Dates: 26 February – 2 March 2015 Elections: Parliamentary Elections, 1 March Where: Tallinn city, Harju region, Tartu city Press Release: see here Report: see below Mission Coordinators: Lucrezia Aresi and Viktor Bezhenar What does a typical AEGEE EOM look like? see here What does an AEGEE Election Observer do? see here Summary A young but comparably stable democracy, Estonia has seen its Prime Minister resign in 2014. In the past decade, Estonia has made a remarkably quick transition from Soviet Republic to democratization and EU membership. Still having a substantial minority without citizenship living on its territory, it will be interesting to […] - [Media ](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/eop-in-the-media/): General Polish: “the Polish Forum of Young Diplomats interviewed Thomas Leszke.” Interview with Thomas Leszke, Project Manager by the Polish Forum of Young Diplomats. Published in: watchdogportal.pl, 27 February 2015. English: “AEGEEans at the #EP2014: actively involved in the overall elections process“. Article about the initiative to volunteer as polling station officials in domestic elections. Written by Diana Ondza, project member. Published in The AEGEEan, 25 June 2014. English: “Bringing Election Observation back in AEGEE“. Interview with Alin-Florin Calin, project member. Published in The AEGEEan, 18 December 2013. EOM Estonia (March 2015) German: “Es ist unglaublich schwer, Neutral zu bleiben” (It’s […] - [Bosnia and Herzegovina, October 2014](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/bosnia-and-herzegovina-october-2014/): General Information Dates: 10 – 13 October 2014 Elections: General Elections, 12 October Where: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Mission Coordinators: Marije Arentze What does a typical AEGEE EOM look like? see here. What does an AEGEE Election Observer do? see here. Summary The ethnic divisions of Bosnia and Herzegovina are frozen into place by the 1995 Dayton Peace Agreements. As a result, the country has a very complicated system of government  (even named the most complicated in the world). European media often depict Bosnia as a corrupt, bankrupt country, torn apart by nationalist tensions and deprived of any hope for a brighter future. Against […] - [Contact](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/contact/) - [Become a Mission Coordinator](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/become-a-mission-coordinator/): Welcome! AEGEE Missions are coordinated by two volunteers in close cooperation with the Project Team. You are interested in election observation, but looking for an additional challenge? Here is all you need to know! What does a Mission Coordinator do? The role of Mission Coordinators (MCs) is a very demanding one. It requires excellent skills in coordination and motivation of a large pool of people. MCs are expected to take care of several logistical and operational tasks, and to perform and coordinate good quality research on the observed elections. Attention to detail, responsiveness, dedication and ability to stick to deadlines […] - [Become an Election Observer](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/become-an-election-observer/): Welcome! You are a young European or a young person living in Europe and you wish to join one of our Election Observation Missions? Here is all the information you need! What does an Election Observer do? Election observation is a simple activity, but a complex task. For a very detailed introduction to international election observation, check the handbook published by ODIHR. Our Missions focus exclusively on the election day. On this day, our Election Observers visit the polling stations where people cast their votes – from the opening of the polling stations in the early morning till the delivery […] - [Resources](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/resources/): We’re sorry, this page is currently under construction. - [Meet the Team](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/meet-the-team/) - [Join us!](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/join-us/): There are several ways to get involved in our project: – We are constantly looking for Election Observers to take part in our Missions. – If you want some more challenge, you can apply to become a Mission Coordinator to organise one of our Missions. – If you want to be structurally involved, you can check here if we are looking for project members to join our team on a more permanent basis. To stay updated about our activities, subscribe to our mailing list and to our Facebook page. - [Missions](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/missions/) - [About Us](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/about/): Agora Election Observation is a non government non profit organisation dedicating itself to fostering a democratic, participatory, diverse, equal and transnational Europe committed to human rights. In particular, the organisation aims to train young people as international election observers and report on youth participation in elections in Europe.  Agora Election Observation is run by a team of professional election experts  thatorganises Election Observation Missions focusing on youth participation in elections and providing a youth perspective on electoral processes by training and deploying young observers across Europe. To this end, standard activities of the organisation include Election Observation Missions, independent training […] - [Home](https://agoraelectionobservation.org/home/): Welcome!  Welcome on the site of the Election Observation Project, part of AEGEE / European Students’ Forum. This project aims to empower youths to make an active contribution to democracy by acting as an election observer. On this site you can follow our activities, read our publications, find out how to join us, and many more! [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)