Electoral Reform 4. Trust in electoral processes In providing support to the electoral process, the OSCE’s broader objective was to improve public trust in the conduct and competency of the electoral administration and other election-related stakeholders, including political parties and civil society. In the context of heated elections, which saw isolated violent and irregular incidents, the OSCE decided to observe and monitor the second round. Together with the State Police, it also organized and implemented training for one thousand police officers from all levels to introduce them to their role in the electoral process. A few years later, the OSCE was heavily engaged in political mediation between the key actors. In an extremely difficult political period, an agreement on electoral reform was reached by bringing political parties together for several rounds of discussions and negotiations, combined with international facilitation and lobbying. The agreement paved the way for further elections. Thanks to the OSCE’s facilitation among others, the transfer of power was peaceful, which also contributed to overcoming tensions. An ad hoc committee on electoral reform within the National Parliament, supported by a technical experts group, was established. The OSCE facilitated the drafting of the new Electoral Law. An OSCE-organized conference provided a forum for discussion among political parties and other relevant stakeholders on the pros and cons of different models of electoral systems. 67