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May 11/ Head of OSCE Presence: Free and fair elections, vote buying is worrying

Politiko 2025-04-10 12:31:33

May 11/ Head of OSCE Presence: Free and fair elections, vote buying is worrying

The OSCE Presence in Tirana and the General Prosecutor's Office organized a roundtable on strengthening the role of prosecutors in the fight against electoral crimes.

The Head of the OSCE Presence, Michel Tarran, stated that electoral integrity lies at the foundation of every democratic society.

"Ensuring free and fair elections requires strong institutions, accountability, transparency and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law. Prosecutors, judicial police officers and State Police representatives have the essential duty of investigating, ultimately prosecuting and combating electoral crime ," said Tarran.

He also emphasized the importance that should be given to the OSCE/ODIHR recommendations regarding vote buying, pressure on voters, and abuse of administration.

"Both reports recommend that law enforcement agencies make every effort to independently identify and investigate all allegations of election violations, including vote buying, voter suppression, and misuse of administration resources in a thorough, prompt, and transparent manner ," Tarran added.

The Head of the OSCE Presence also said that voters should be systematically informed about relevant mechanisms for reporting violations, including whistleblower protection and guarantees against retaliation.

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