Election Watchdog Concerned over Pre-Election Developments

Election observer organization Fair Elections issued a statement expressing concern regarding the difficulties to provide timely funding to the election administrations.

“None of the election commissions have been provided with necessary funding to conduct pre-election activities,” the Fair Elections’ statement reads.

The election watchdog also criticizes the Central Election Commission for frequent extend extension of timeframes established by schedule of pre-election activities – postponement of deadlines of registration of election blocs, appointment of precinct election commission members etc.

According to unofficial report the Central Election Commission intends to postpone a deadline for registration of a list of candidates running for the parliament through party-lists.