Coalition Cites Concerns Over New Election Observer Regulation
A coalition of organizations, including “Democracy in Action,” has released a statement expressing concerns regarding Regulation No. 04/2026, recently approved by the Central Election Commission on April 29, 2026. The new regulation governs the operation of election observers within the country.
The coalition assesses that the regulation contains provisions that exceed the established framework outlined in the Law on General Elections and directly impede the operations of civil society organizations involved in election observation. Unlike prior regulations, which relied on formal verification of legal requirements for observer accreditation, the current regulation is perceived as a controlling and limiting mechanism. According to the statement, the regulation shifts the focus from verifying compliance to imposing restrictions on how civil society organizations conduct their work.
Critics argue the regulation lacks a legal basis and raises concerns about potential infringements upon the freedom of association and fundamental principles related to independent observation. The coalition is calling for a review of the regulation’s impact on the integrity of the upcoming election process.
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This regulation raises serious questions about transparency and the integrity of the electoral process.