Declaration of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union concerning the passage of an election law in Iraq

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union welcomes the Iraqi parliament’s passage on Wednesday, 24 September, of the law concerning upcoming provincial elections. 
 
The unanimous vote is a positive step in reinforcing democracy and national reconciliation in Iraq.
 
The Presidency of the Council of the European Union applauds the efforts deployed by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) helping to seek a compromise solution among the Iraqi political groups attaining overall approval for the law.
 

• Updated: 23.12.2008

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