Presidential Runoff Professionally Organised: EU EOM

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) stated that the Maldives presidential runoff was organized efficiently and professionally, with increased transparency. They noted the Elections Commission's key competencies, including engagement with political parties and refresher training. The campaign was quiet but competitive. Political freedoms were largely respected, but polling stations were not fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility. State media (PSM) allocated more time to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. There was a rise in disinformation and vote buying allegations. No woman has been appointed to the EC since its establishment in 2008.

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) stated that the Maldives presidential runoff was organized efficiently and professionally, with increased transparency. They noted the Elections Commission's key competencies, including engagement with political parties and refresher training. The campaign was quiet but competitive. Political freedoms were largely respected, but polling stations were not fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility. State media (PSM) allocated more time to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. There was a rise in disinformation and vote buying allegations. No woman has been appointed to the EC since its establishment in 2008.

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) stated that the Maldives presidential runoff was organized efficiently and professionally, with increased transparency. They noted the Elections Commission's key competencies, including engagement with political parties and refresher training. The campaign was quiet but competitive. Political freedoms were largely respected, but polling stations were not fully accessible to persons with reduced mobility. State media (PSM) allocated more time to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih. There was a rise in disinformation and vote buying allegations. No woman has been appointed to the EC since its establishment in 2008.

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