OSCE: Boycott can be avoided by understanding north’s situation (Koha)
On the front page, the paper runs an interview with the head of the OSCE mission in Kosovo, Jean-Claude Schlumberger, who is quoted as saying that in order to avoid a boycott of the elections in the north, all outstanding issues need to be resolved before 8 June. He also stressed the importance of constructive engagement and understanding the historical situation in the north. “This would be the best recipe to ensure participation and avoid a boycott”, said Ambassador Schlumberger. He also noted that the OSCE will support the election process in the north by providing advice to municipal election commissions; assistance in transporting voting applications; and election material and advice for polling station commissions on election day. “We are also assisting the CEC (Central Election Commission) with its ‘how to vote’ campaign in the north”, he said.