Moldovan voters show commitment to democracy despite COVID-19 pandemic - EU says

Chisinau, 3 November /MOLDPRES/- Moldovan voters have demonstrated their commitment to democracy on 1 November despite the difficult context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement is part of the European Union spokesman's statement.

The document reads that the EU has taken note of the preliminary findings and conclusions of the OSCE / ODIHR Election Observation Mission, including the "general organization of elections, legal loopholes that have undermined the effectiveness of financial oversight of the campaign and the resolution of electoral disputes," the competitive nature of the campaign, the media landscape, the accusations of buying votes, the illegal transport of voters and their access to polling stations ”.

"The EU will continue to monitor developments closely during the runoff. Practices that do not comply with OSCE commitments and other international obligations and standards on democratic elections must be avoided. The EU expects the Moldovan authorities to continue to facilitate the unhindered work of international and national election observers. "

The same document says “the EU supports the strengthening of democratic institutions in the Republic of Moldova and emphasizes that respect for the right of all voters to express their will in elections is a fundamental democratic principle which is also the basis of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement".