The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced a significant directive on June 3, 2026, allowing registered voters outside Kosovo to cast their ballot using expired Republic of Kosovo identification documents. This decision was formalized during an electronic meeting held by the CEC. The CEC stated that this measure was implemented following observations made during previous elections for the Assembly of Kosovo.
Specifically, the announcement referenced voting processes conducted at diplomatic missions on January 8, 2025, and December 27, 2025, during which instances were recorded of voters presenting identification documents that had expired. In addition to the allowance regarding identification, the CEC also approved the standard operating procedure (SOP) governing activities at the Counting and Results Center (CRC). This newly approved procedure establishes the operational framework and functions for the CRC.
The directive aims to ensure that registered voters outside Kosovo can effectively exercise their right to vote without being unduly restricted by the status of their identification documents. This update reflects the CEC’s efforts to streamline the electoral process while maintaining necessary procedural standards across international voting sites.
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This is a huge help for the diaspora; it makes voting so much more accessible.