On the day of the parliamentary election in Georgia, the voting process was well organized, it should be noted that voters were actively trained and informed about the use of the latest technologies. This was stated by Pascal Alizar, OSCE special coordinator. "However, it should be noted that the noticeable imbalance in financial resources and the advantage of the power in power already created an uneven space for operations," he said.
Alizar, while evaluating the voting, noted that the electoral administration made significant efforts to inform the voters before the election day.
"On October 26, the parliament gave quite a wide choice, as 18 candidates were represented. However, there has been polarization and an atmosphere heavily influenced by recent legislation. It should also be noted that the candidates have generally been able to campaign freely, while campaign rhetoric, personas and authority have created a marked divide. During the campaign, there were widespread incidents of harassment of voters, civil servants and public sector employees. Voter registration on polling day also raised doubts about whether some voters could vote without fear and fear of punishment. As for the legal basis, it provided adequate grounds for holding democratic elections, but often and recent changes really raise doubts about the application of that legislation for political purposes," he said.
Alizar informed that the voting day was well organized. He also expressed hope that the leadership elected yesterday will effectively overcome the main challenges facing the country and bring Georgia closer to the goals related to joining the European Union.
