YEREVAN, OCTOBER 22, ARMENPRESS: A delegation from the Council of Europe’s Congress of Local and Regional Authorities said that local elections in Armenia reflected the will to comply with international standards and represented an important step in efforts to strengthen local democracy and improve voting procedures, according to Council of Europe press release.
Campaigning was calm and balanced, said the delegation, although there were some complaints about access to the media and lack of financial resources. Significant progress was noted with regard to the establishment of voter lists.
On election day, four teams from the Congress visited polling stations in five regions. They reported some incidents, but said polling stations were well and competently run. However, in many places the turnout was less than 40%.
The Congress delegation gathered information during meetings with political parties and candidates, the Armenian Association of Communities, various election commissions, local and regional administrative officials, domestic and international observers, ambassadors and representatives of OSCE/ODIHR.
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