EU Election Observation Mission
EU Observers Say Kosovo Voters Misled by ‘Opaque’ Facebook Pages
The EU Election Observation Mission said on Tuesday that non-transparent Facebook pages were responsible for "manipulative interference" in Sunday's mayoral election run-off contests, spreading misinformation about rival parties and candidates, although the polls were well-organised.
Bulgarian Government Approved the Nomination of Maria Gabriel as a Member of the EC
The Council of Ministers approved the nomination of Maria Gabriel as a member of the European Commission on behalf of the Republic of Bulgaria, the government press service announced.
Western Diplomats Raise Concerns about Democracy in North Kosovo
The US, French, German, Italian and British embassies in Pristina - known collectively as the Quint group - issued a statement on Monday expressing worries about "restricted electoral competition" at mayoral elections in Serb-majority north Kosovo on May 19.