Declaration by the Presidency on behalf of the European Union on the result of the Presidential elections in Mexico

Press release 346/2006
6 September, 2006

The European Union acknowledges the result of the Presidential elections in July, as endorsed by the Federal Electoral Tribunal on 5 September, and warmly congratulates the President-Elect, Mr. Felipe Calderón Hinojosa. The EU underlines its desire to continue to work closely together with Mexico.

The independent European Union Election Observation Mission has reported that the electoral authorities have conducted the electoral process in an impartial, professional and transparent manner. The Observation Mission will publish its final report in due course.

The European Union recommends dialogue as a way to resolve political differences. The European Union calls on all Mexicans to act in favour of the future development of the country, respecting the framework of democratic institutions.