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“The Armenian elections took place in a particularly tense geopolitical context, with direct foreign interference,” said delegation head Damien Cottier. “In particular, pressure and threats from the Russian authorities reached an unprecedented and worrying level.”
A seven-member team from PACE, headed by Iulian Bulai, has arrived in Kosovo* to observe this Sunday's early parliamentary elections.
Stand by for its preliminary conclusions at a Pristina presser at 10 a.m. local time...
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“The voters of Kosovo have spoken clearly" said delegation head Iulian Bulai. "They now expect their elected representatives to deliver decisive leadership, seek constructive compromise, and move the country forward on its Euro-Atlantic path - ending all cynical political games."
How far did yesterday's elections in #Armenia meet international standards?
Watch today's Yerevan presser with international observers - including PACE's Damien Cottier - live at 3 p.m. local time (1 p.m. CEST) or on replay:
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PACE observers have hailed the smooth early elections in #Kosovo*, while urging political compromise and the swift election of the President.
Read their full statement:
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Co-rapporteur for "post-monitoring dialogue" with #Montenegro Liliana Tanguy arrives in Podgorica tomorrow for a four-day visit to the country, with a series of high-level meetings.
More on her visit:
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Armenia’s voters were offered a genuine choice against a backdrop of direct foreign pressure and uneven campaign opportunities, say international observers - including a team from PACE.
Read their full statement:
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Speaking at this morning's press conference in Pristina, he added: “Democracy requires compromise and coalition-building, not zero-sum victories.”
The Assembly is due to debate its observation of the election at its forthcoming plenary session.
Congratulations to Piotr Małecki and Maciej Nabrdalik, whose documentary "Tickling The Devil", about renowned war photographer Christopher Morris, has just been awarded the 7th PACE Human Rights in Motion Award!
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