The Ombudsman expresses concern regarding the decision of the Central Election Commission (CEC), dated December 2, 2025, to not certify the political party Serbian List for participation in the extraordinary elections for the Assembly of Kosovo.
This decision, which rejects the request of this political entity for the second time, is considered unreasonable and contrary to legal procedures.
The Ombudsman emphasizes that political suitability is decided by citizens through free vote and not by administrative decisions.
According to him, the right to elect and be elected is one of the essential pillars of democracy, and the state has the obligation to ensure equal conditions and fair procedures for all political entities.
"Any unjustified interference that impedes the participation of a political entity violates a fundamental right and directly affects the integrity of the electoral process," the statement said.
The Ombudsman recalls that all political entities that submitted candidacies for the early elections passed the legal procedures of verification and control, and that the CEC had the obligation to certify entities that meet the legal requirements.
He adds that interventions that prohibit a party's participation should be based only on clear law and court decisions, not on political positions.
The Ombudsman welcomes the reactions of local and international actors, who emphasized that the non-certification of a political entity violates human rights and trust in the electoral process.
He requests the competent bodies to review the CEC's decision and act in accordance with the law and the constitution, guaranteeing the protection of the right to elect and be elected. /Telegraph/
