Hungary PM’s visit prompts anger in EU amid widespread concerns about voter intimidation and coercion
Viktor Orbán is heading to Georgia after congratulating the ruling Georgian Dream party for its “overwhelming victory” in parliamentary elections despite widespread concerns about intimidation and coercion of voters.
In a statement released on Sunday, co-signed with the European Commission, Borrell flagged concerns about reported pressure and intimidation of voters during. “We call on the Central Election Commission of Georgia and other relevant authorities to fulfil their duty to swiftly, transparently and independently investigate and adjudicate electoral irregularities and allegations thereof.”over election results that dealt a blow to Georgia’s EU membership hopes.
The Spanish centre-right MEP Antonio López-Istúriz White, who led the delegation, also said there had been efforts “to undermine and manipulate the vote”, such as pressure on state employees to take part in campaign events and vote, as well as misuse of state resources to benefit the ruling party. “We express deep concern about the democratic backsliding in Georgia,” he said.
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