The European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) in Kosovo said in a press conference in Pristina today that the October 6 parliamentary elections were well-administered, transparent and democratic, but that in Serb-inhabited regions they did not meet international standards as voters were intimidated to vote in favor of the Serbian List.
EU Chief Observer Viola von Cramon – Taubadel said at the press conference: “the parliamentary elections were well-administered and transparent. The observation mission positively evaluated the voting process. However, in Serb-inhabited areas, voters that did not support the Serbian List were subject to intimidation. The process for the Kosovo Serbs did not comply with the international standards. The election day was quiet, the overall assessment is positive. The CEC secured transparency in the process and this was their key characteristic”. The EU Chief Observer also addressed remarks about the lack of election reform.
