The EU delegation expressed concern about the reported incidents ahead of the parliamentary elections in Serbia and called on the authorities to quickly react to possible irregularities. She emphasized that the elections must ensure equal conditions for all participants and the safety of journalists and observers
Delegation Of the European Union (EU) in Serbia expressed concern over several reported incidents ahead of the parliamentary elections and called on the authorities to respond promptly to possible irregularities during the campaign and election day, while ensuring safe conditions for the work of journalists and civil society organizations, writes FoNet.
The statement stated that all competent institutions should consider complaints in a timely manner at all stages of the election process.
The EU delegation, which closely follows the pre-election campaign, pointed to the responsibility of the authorities and all relevant actors for preserving the integrity of the elections. Political leaders, as pointed out, should contribute to the creation of a peaceful and democratic environment.
The Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) is expected to consistently monitor violations of media rules and react to observed irregularities.
The EU reiterated its call to the authorities in Serbia to protect all election participants, including domestic and foreign journalists, as well as domestic and international observers, during the entire campaign and election process.
The delegation stressed that free, fair and transparent elections, conducted in accordance with international standards, are one of the necessary conditions for fulfilling democratic criteria on Serbia's path to EU membership.
Such elections, as stated, imply the possibility for citizens to make free and informed decisions, equal conditions for all participants, equal access to the media, protection of journalists and a stimulating environment for civil society. Among the key principles, a clear separation of the state and the party was highlighted, without undue advantages arising from the exercise of power.
The announcement also recalled the long-standing recommendations of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) related to the improvement of the electoral process in Serbia.
The EU delegation welcomed the deployment of the long-term observation mission of the OSCE and ODIHR at the invitation of the competent authorities, as well as the invitation to the European Parliament to observe the elections. At the same time, she pointed out the importance of the contribution of local observers to preserving the integrity of the election process.
The citizens of Serbia, as the EU Delegation said, expect an election campaign in which political pluralism and freedom of expression are respected, without misinformation, inflammatory rhetoric and violence.
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