European Union Reacts to Decision to Postpone Elections in Palestine
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas expressed regret over the postponement of the presidential and parliamentary elections in Palestine.
The European Union publicly announced its regret over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's decision to postpone the legislative and presidential elections for about a year.
Changes to the Election Schedule
Legislative elections in Palestine, previously planned for November 28, and the presidential election, anticipated for early 2027, have been postponed to September of next year.
European Union's Assessments and Call
In a written statement, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas emphasized that while the challenges faced by the Palestinian Authority are understood, commitments must be upheld.
Attention was drawn to the importance of immediately holding democratic and transparent elections in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Support for the Electoral Process
The European Union reiterated its readiness to support the entire democratic process, including the deployment of an election observation mission.