<font color='#55563B' size='2'>Observation of the by-elections in Armenia: ''It seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism''
Observation of the by-elections in Armenia: ''It seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism''
[20/03/2013]
Observation of the by-elections in Armenia: “It seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism”
“Practical organisation of the local by-elections in Armenia on 9 and 23 September 2012 was, on the whole, satisfactory”, said Henry Féral (France, EPP/CCE) on 20 March 2013, in the context of a debate and the adoption of a recommendation on this subject at the 24th session of the Congress. The Congress nevertheless noted some shortcomings and urged the Armenian authorities to take measures designed to prevent election rigging, in particular by systematically punishing practices involving the distribution of money observed in certain polling stations, by reminding returning officers of the absolute necessity of checking the identity of each voter against their own personal passport, by making sure that any help given to the elderly is appropriate for their actual needs. Moreover, the Congress drew up some recommendations on crowd control in the polling booths, which is largely caused by the continued presence of unauthorised persons, as well as on the representation of women in elective office. “More generally, it seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism through the emergence of an opposition force and to strengthen local self-government”, added Mr Féral. Brian Meaney, a representative of the Committee of the Regions of the European Union, also highlighted the positive progress made in local election organisation in Armenia.
Observation des élections partielles en Arménie : '' Il apparaît essentiel que les autorités arméniennes créent les conditions d’un réel pluralisme politique''
[20/03/2013]
''L’organisation matérielle des élections locales partielles en Arménie les 9 et 23 septembre 2012 était globalement satisfaisante'' a déclaré Henry Féral (France, PPE/CCE) le 20 mars 2013, dans le cadre d’un débat et de l’adoption d’une recommandation sur ce sujet lors de la 24e session du Congrès. Le Congrès a cependant noté des défaillances et exhorté les autorités arméniennes à prendre les mesures visant à prévenir la fraude, notamment en rappelant aux scrutateurs l’absolue nécessité de vérifier l’identité de chaque électeur sur la base de leur passeport personnel, en veillant à ce que « l’assistance » aux personnes âgées réponde exclusivement aux besoins réels de ces dernières et en sanctionnant systématiquement les pratiques observées ayant cours dans certains bureaux de vote, impliquant une distribution d’argent. Le Congrès a par ailleurs formulé des recommandations, sur le contrôle de l’affluence dans les bureaux de vote notamment due à des personnes non habilitées à y rester, ou encore la représentation des femmes aux fonctions électives. ''Plus largement, il apparaît essentiel que les autorités arméniennes créent les conditions d’un réel pluralisme politique par l’émergence d’une force d’opposition et renforcent l’autonomie locale'' a ajouté Henry Féral. Brian Meaney, représentant du Comité des Régions de l’Union Européenne a par ailleurs souligné l’évolution positive en ce qui concerne l’organisation des élections locales dans ce pays.
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Observation of the by-elections in Armenia: “It seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism”
“Practical organisation of the local by-elections in Armenia on 9 and 23 September 2012 was, on the whole, satisfactory”, said Henry Féral (France, EPP/CCE) on 20 March 2013, in the context of a debate and the adoption of a recommendation on this subject at the 24th session of the Congress. The Congress nevertheless noted some shortcomings and urged the Armenian authorities to take measures designed to prevent election rigging, in particular by systematically punishing practices involving the distribution of money observed in certain polling stations, by reminding returning officers of the absolute necessity of checking the identity of each voter against their own personal passport, by making sure that any help given to the elderly is appropriate for their actual needs. Moreover, the Congress drew up some recommendations on crowd control in the polling booths, which is largely caused by the continued presence of unauthorised persons, as well as on the representation of women in elective office. “More generally, it seems essential for the Armenian authorities to create the conditions for genuine political pluralism through the emergence of an opposition force and to strengthen local self-government”, added Mr Féral. Brian Meaney, a representative of the Committee of the Regions of the European Union, also highlighted the positive progress made in local election organisation in Armenia.