COPENHAGEN, 16 February 2012 – The OSCE PA was represented by Deputy Director for Field Operations Roberto Montella on an election Needs Assessment Mission (NAM) to Serbia on 8-10 February, organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). Parliamentary elections are expected to be held in Serbia this spring.

NAM participants met with all the major players to discuss the political situation in Serbia and the usefulness of carrying out an election observation of the upcoming elections. The participants were informed that while Serbians have a high degree of trust in their elections, an election observation mission would be welcome.

The NAM met with election officials, party leaders, members of the media, and representatives of the international community in Serbia.