Politics

EU elections observers recommend legislation to improve future polls

03 Jun 2014, 3:06 PM
Daniel Bosley
The European Union’s Election Observation Mission (EOM) has recommended the Maldives take steps to clarify jurisdictional overlaps and to ensure the transparency of campaign finance.
“Our recommendations are focused on improving the environment for the next elections here in the Maldives,” said Chief Observer Edward Kukan.
“They are potential solutions, cornerstones for debate,” he added.
Presenting the final report of the mission conducted during the Majlis elections in march, the observers also advised further efforts to reduce vote buying and to guarantee secrecy of the vote.

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