Moghrin Hahn praises Albanian elections

According to them, the 25 June parliamentary elections in Albania were held calmly and fairly, and citizens benefited from a broad political bid at a very important moment for Albania's EU integration process.

Citing preliminary report of O Election Monitoring Mission SBE- The ODIHR, election racers were able to campaign freely and fundamental freedoms of the rally and expression were respected. Even the general election framework provided the necessary basis for holding free and democratic elections.

However, the two EU representatives say they have taken notes on the reserves expressed by observers regarding the politicisation of election bodies, as well as non-consistent implementation of the law.

“We expect appropriate measures on initial findings of the O mission The SBE-ODIHR, especially against accusations of vote buying and pressure on voters, as well as the unauthorized intervention of party activists, which could undermine public confidence in the” elections.

However, they say that once the election process is over, the EU will commit itself to supporting the new government in terms of reforms and further proceeding of the integration process in the European bloc. The ongoing Justice Reform and the fight against drug trafficking and cultivation will be of particular importance in this regard”, the statement said.

Finally, they also pledge continued partnership with Albania in promoting regional co-operation and good neighbourly relations, writes Top Channel.