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Press
Statement
AHC applauds the
signing of the agreement between the majority and the
opposition thus overcoming the electoral crisis, which
has serious consequences
13.01.2007
AHC applauds the signing of the agreement
between the majority and the opposition thus overcoming
the electoral crisis, which has serious consequences.
This agreement, although very belated, showed that even
difficult issues involving major interests can only be
resolved through constructive dialogue. AHC applauds on
this occasion the persistence, patience, and high
responsibility of the President of the Republic for his
special contribution to achieving this agreement. We
also applaud and praise the direct interest and
assistance of international elements.
AHC sees as indispensable the immediate
approval of amendments to the Electoral Code in order to
make possible the immediate enforcement of the law
within the very reduced electoral deadlines.
Considering the very brief time remaining
from election day, AHC is of the opinion that the
following are of primary importance: posting the voter
lists, registration of electoral subjects with the CEC,
the establishment of ZECs and the registration of
candidates with ZECs.
AHC calls upon voters to demonstrate
interest in order to become acquainted with the lists
that will be posted, and to demand when needed their
correction, as well as to exercise their constitutional
right to participate in the elections. This would be of
use to the further democratization of local government
bodies and, therefore, the interests of the people as
well as the country’s integration into Euro-Atlantic
structures.
The persistence of the aggravated
political situation would compromise the goal of holding
free and fair elections and this, in turn, would
question the fulfillment of required standards.
That is precisely the reason why AHC
considers it necessary to appeal also to political
parties, and particularly the two largest parties, to
conduct a well-mannered and excess-free electoral
campaign.
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