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EU election observation mission to Bhutan in 2008
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The election process generally met international standards for democratic elections, but fell short in certain areas. Voters were presented with a choice between two ideologically similar alternatives and regulation of the campaign hindered free political expression. Javier Pomes, Member of the European Parliament, was Chief Observer.
The observers were deployed throughout the country. They met government and electoral officials, candidates and political parties, civil society representatives and the media.
- Preliminary statement [63 KB]
- Final Report [338 KB]
- Press release [42 KB]
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