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"I voted in favour of the motion for a resolution on the upcoming elections in Russia because I believe that a worthwhile and advantageous collaboration with this important strategic partner must not divert attention from shared respect for democratic principles. Having noted the report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which states that the recent elections were not at all free, I share in the wish that the upcoming presidential elections be characterised by a greater degree of transparency, and in the request that the EU be able to express these hopes by encouraging a correct, unambiguous procedure. There is the risk that pluralism may be compromised through the seemingly arbitrary and completely unjustified barring of several candidates from standing. The reforms of the political and party systems announced by the outgoing President, Mr Medvedev, constitute a step forward in terms of transparency, but further action is needed to complete the country’s democratic transformation. The European Union has a duty to monitor and support Russia’s efforts in this undertaking."@en1
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