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Statement by the Spokesperson on the parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan

02.11.2015
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Parliamentary elections took place on 1 November 2015 in the Republic of Azerbaijan. No agreement was reached between the Azerbaijani authorities and OSCE/ODIHR on the number of electoral observers, which compelled OSCE/ODIHR to cancel its election observation mission; an Election Observation Mission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe was deployed.The Azerbaijani authorities need to implement previous OSCE/ODIHR recommendations.

The EU supports elections based on international standards, conducted in a transparent and inclusive manner. In yesterday's elections one major opposition party did not participate, as it deemed that a level playing field was not guaranteed for all the candidates.

The EU looks forward to continuing cooperation with Azerbaijani institutions, including the newly elected Parliament, to the benefit of all citizens.

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Statements by the Spokesperson
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Bruxelles

Editorial sections
EEAS
Europe and Central Asia
Eastern Europe
Azerbaijan