Ignacio Sanchez Amor
EU Ready to Work with Turkey after Elections, Commission Says
The European Commission said on Monday that Turkey's general elections "have reaffirmed the strong commitment" of the country's people to democratic processes.
Turkish polls hindered by security environment, violence, media restrictions: Observers
Turkey's Nov. 1 election offered voters choices but the challenging security environment and violence against party members, party buildings and campaign staff hindered candidates' ability to campaign freely, international observers said on Nov. 2.
Pressure on media freedom raises concerns: OSCE election monitors
Media freedom, pluralism and media playing the field for candidates were areas which raised concerns ahead of Turkey's Nov. 1 elections, according to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe's (OSCE) election observation leaders, who spoke after their multi-city visit.
OSCE parliamentarians to observe Turkey's upcoming election
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) parliamentarians will observe the upcoming parliamentary election in Turkey and provide leadership for the OSCE?s short-term observer mission, the organization said in a written statement on May 19.