EU, UK, Canada 'deeply regret' Abbas decision to postpone PA legislative elections
The foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the UK also said that Abbas' decision to postpone elections would "once again deprive Palestinians of the opportunity to vote."
The European Union, United Kingdom, and Canada expressed deep regret over Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to postpone the Palestinian Legislative Council elections. The elections, originally scheduled for November 28, 2026, have been rescheduled to September 11, 2027.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas emphasized the importance of holding transparent, democratic elections for Palestinians, highlighting that such elections are long overdue. She stressed the significance of elections for democratic legitimacy, accountability, and the two-state solution. Kallas warned that EU support would be contingent upon the Palestinian Authority making progress towards democratic objectives.
Similarly, foreign ministers of Australia, Canada, France, and the UK condemned Abbas' decision as deeply disappointing. They noted that nearly two decades had passed since the last elections and five years since 2021 elections were postponed. The ministers highlighted that this delay would once again deprive Palestinians of the opportunity to vote and further erode public confidence in democratic institutions.
The foreign ministers called on the Palestinian Authority to reconsider postponing the elections and take necessary steps to hold them as soon as possible.
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