Time will tell whether the parliament will have opposition – OSCE observer
“The observers are not tasked with assessing how the parliament is formed. This was the people’s will and we do not judge it. The time will tell whether the parliament will have opposition,” member of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission (EOM) Peter Osusky told reporters at a press conference, when asked to comment on concerns the parliament will have no opposition.
“Those people who stay at home and do not go to vote get what others have voted for.In the coming elections they may go to cast their ballots if they are not satisfied.” he added.
To note, the ODIHR EOM assessed the parliamentary elections for compliance with OSCE commitments at a press conference on Monday.
According to international observers, the December 9 early parliamentary elections were held with respect for fundamental freedoms and enjoyed broad public trust Open political debate, including in the media, contributed to a vibrant campaign, although cases of inflammatory rhetoric online were of concern.