The outgoing Minister of Interior, Bajram Rexhepi, stated in an interview for this daily that all parties are aware that holding free, fair and democratic elections, according to European standards, is in the nation’s interest, as assessment of the elections will have an impact on visa liberalization and European integration. “We have already made all the preparations for the early general elections. Just as in the local elections of last year, Kosovo Police and the Prosecutor of the State are in a state of emergency so that they can assure a free, fair and democratic election process,” said Rexhepi.