IRI representative: Parliamentary elections raised trust of Moldova's citizens on electoral process
Parliamentary elections from Sunday has raised trust of Moldovan citizens on electoral process. It has been said by Jim Kolbe, the former member of the US Congress and the representative of the International Republican Institute (IRI), who monitored the country's election
In the post-election report, the Central Electoral Commission was congratulated on the excellent organization of the voting process. Members and chairmen of polling stations were also praised for their professional works.
Although electoral agitation was permitted on election day, international observers reported a calm atmosphere near polling stations, says IRI report.
Members of foreign delegation also came up with recommendations for future elections.They urged authorities to arrange more polling stations to voters in Transnistrian region; politicians were advised to participate more actively in electoral debates.
The International Delegation of Observers included several parliamentarians and representatives of political parties from countries such as Belgium, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States. They monitored candidates' registration, electoral campaign, voting process, and counting votes.