9 hours agoKurti government is trying to lay hands on CEC independence for election organisation
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)The Kosovo government is trying to intervene in the work of the Central Election Commission, the independent institution, proving that contrary to the Constitution and the laws in force will become part of the organisation of the February 9th elections. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora at the helm with Donika Grovalla is trying to approve a [...]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspore, led by Donika Grovall, is trying to approve a memorandum of co-operation with the Central Election Commission, through which it intended to secure “co-operation between the parties in organising and managing all forms of voting” for Kosovo citizens living abroad.
Donika Grovalla, on November 27th through an official letter that Paparac has secured, has been addressed to CEC chairman Kressnik Radonici, seeking the approval of the spaces of diplomatic missions and consular posts for organising voting abroad.
According to Gervalla's clarification, in many cases existing spaces are limited and do not meet standards for a transparent election process.
The General Election Law charges us with responsibility to ensure that every citizen abroad is eligible to vote, even having the real opportunity to vote. Therefore, in those countries where our mission space is small to offer the possibility of voting for all citizens of that area with a fair vote, it is necessary to immediately examine additional voting spaces abroad, including the voting stations used for other diplomatic and consular purposes, in accordance with the best standards.
Through this letter, I invite the Central Election Commission to review the offered spaces, as follows, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, and the same others adopt with regular legal procedure, as a decision for physical voting abroad.
For this request, as the minister, we have consulted legal provisions and relevant international conventions to ensure that the proposal is in line with legislation in force. Of course, we're at your disposal for any necessary” explanation, and I start the letter Minister Gervala.
She says Kosovo citizens living abroad deserve equal opportunities to express their political will, as do those living within the borders of our state.
“No law or legal act allows no space to limit this right”.
On the other hand, Minister Gervala claims that meeting voting spaces abroad will facilitate the process, as an excellent opportunity to strengthen ties with our license and encourage their participation in democratic processes.
Finally, Gervala has called for the CEC to consider the application by December 2nd, 2024.
Paparac learns that the Central Election Commission is expected to hold meetings during Monday, where a decision on MPJD's request is expected to be made.
