International observers: Second round of presidential election calm

The second round of North Macedonia’s presidential elections was calm and well run. However, shortfalls in the legal framework continued to be a concern, international observers concluded in a preliminary statement published on Monday. The observation mission is a joint undertaking of the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the OSCE Parliamentary …

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International community makes an assessment of elections in North Macedonia

Presidential elections in North Macedonia went well, while election day was quiet. Overall, the process was transparent, however, there’s still a need for electoral reforms. This is the assessment made by OSCE/ODIHR monitoring mission following Sunday’s first round of presidential elections in North Macedonia. “This constructive approach must also be seen in the runoff”, said …

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Jonker: It’s not the results that are important, but if the procedures are respected

Corien Jonker, Head of the OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission, refraining from any early presidential election assessments, said the international monitors were more interested in the procedures than in the outcome. “We observe if the elections are organized in line with democratic international standards for elections,” Jonker told reporters at Brakja Ramiz-Hamid elementary school in Shuto …

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