According to this report, the process in question was accompanied by delays and key irregularities, but also with interventions from unauthorized activists and that the counting procedure was not always respected.
The elections took place in the context of a long-standing and deep political division between the SP of the ruling coalition and the opposition DP, as well as of low public trust in the electoral process, the observers said.
“I have witnessed a broad desire to overcome once and for all the political gridlock that has held Albania back for too long,” said Marietta Tidei, Head of the delegation from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. “I sincerely hope that this momentum, triggered by the political agreement, will be exploited to the fullest in the best interests of our Albanian friends, to meet their domestic ambitions and aspirations for integration into the European Union. We will continue to support Albania.”
“We hope these elections will create a positive political atmosphere that will enable the government to make progress in implementing the reforms needed to move further towards the EU accession process.” said Eduard Kukan, Head of the delegation from the European Parliament. /e.i/
