International Observers
3354 international observers were officially registered to monitor the conduct of the election.
Representatives of the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) and Fair Election organization registered officials with the Central Elections Committee. The OSCE closely worked with Ukrainian officials in the design, administration, and conduct of the election.
Observers declared that elections generally met international standards for democratic elections. However they noted:
- delays in the formation of district and precinct election commissions
- the inadequate quality of voter lists
- possible disenfranchisement of voters due to law amendments on:
- abolishment of absentee ballots
- removing from lists voters who have crossed the state border after 1 August 2007.
- modalities for voting at home
- extensive campaigning by state and local officials from all sides in violation of law.
Read more about this topic: Ukrainian Parliamentary Election, 2007
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