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European Union disappointed over Belarusian elections


The European Union is regarding the parliamentarian elections in Belarus as a violation of European standards for democratic elections. This was discussed in a widespread statement on behalf of the chairman of the EU at the Italian Embassy on Wednesday.

�The EU is disappointed that the election campaign and voting weren�t considered by the Belorusian authorities in regulation with democracy in the electoral process,� it was said in the statement. �This can be found in the attitude toward referendums,� stressed the document.

�The EU is afraid that the results of the elections will further the growing isolation of Belarus,� it was communicated in the statement.

At the same time the European Union maintained that is continuing its support of the democratic power in Belarus and that it would seek a path by which to help the people and society in Belarus.



Source: interfax

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