CLEAN : Lack of genuine competition in Russia election: OSCE (2)

The transcript discusses the March 18 presidential election, highlighting the controlled legal and political environment, restrictions on freedoms, and lack of genuine competition. It notes the efficient administration of the election but criticizes the media's uncritical coverage of the incumbent president, which led to an uneven playing field. The election day was orderly, but issues with vote secrecy and transparency were noted. The incumbent president's dominance in media coverage, despite not participating in debates, is also discussed.

What was the initial request made by the speaker in the introduction?

• To start the presentation

• To turn off the microphones

• To identify themselves

• To leave the room

What characterized the environment of the 18 March presidential election?

• A lack of voter turnout

• An overly controlled legal and political environment

• A peaceful and uncontroversial election

• A free and open political climate

What was a significant issue regarding the freedoms during the election?

• Limited space for political engagement

• Unrestricted media coverage

• No restrictions on candidate registration

• Complete freedom of assembly and expression

How did the media coverage affect the election?

• It ignored the incumbent president

• It provided equal coverage to all candidates

• It focused on debates and discussions

• It resulted in an uneven playing field

What was a noted shortcoming of the Election Day process?

• Lack of voter participation

• Absence of any media coverage

• Complete transparency in vote counting

• Issues with vote secrecy and transparency