OSCE observers appeals for calm general election in Albania

Heads of the election observation missions have appealed to the political parties to contribute towards a constructive and calm process on Friday only two days ahead of the general elections in Albania. The Special Coordinator, at the same time head of the short-term observation mission of OSCE, Roberto Battelli, who will observe the June 23 parliamentary elections, called on all parties and political leaders to contribute to a constructive electoral process and ensure smooth elections. "We call upon all members of the Central Election Commission to assume all necessary responsibilities for a quiet election process. Election institutions must be able to function in an independent way from the electoral campaign, guaranteeing that the democratic will of the voters will be respected by political parties and be implemented by authorities," the observation missions said in a joint statement.