BRUSSELS Dec. 31 () –
The European Union has urged to leave aside “political considerations” the registration of parties in Kosovo for the general elections on February 9, after the Central Electoral Commission vetoed the participation of the main party of the Serbian community last week.
Although Justice later annulled the ban on the Serbian List, the EU wanted to remind the Kosovar authorities this Tuesday that not relying solely on “legal procedures” to complete the preparations for the next elections would be “a serious setback” in democratic matters.
“All eligible candidates should have the opportunity to participate in free and fair elections, in full compliance with the laws of Kosovo,” the EU External Action Service warned in a statement.
Likewise, he has insisted that “the electoral process should be transparent, credible and free of political interference”, for which the EU attributes a “crucial” role to the Electoral Commission, with a view to allowing Kosovar citizens to express themselves “clearly”. his vision.
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