1. The conduct and administration of the elections for the Assembly of Kosovo and the legislation
pertaining to elections shall be guided by the following principles:

1.1. elections for the Assembly of Kosovo shall be held on the basis of free, universal,
equal, direct and secret vote pursuant to this law and CEC rules;

1.2. all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo shall be equal in exercising their right to elect
and be elected without discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, language,
gender, religious belief or political belief, education, social affiliation or any other similar
criterion in line with the provisions of this law;

1.3. freedom and privacy in casting the vote is guaranteed. No person has the right to
prevent a citizen from voting, force one to vote in a certain way, hold anyone accountable
for the vote, or request that anyone reveal his/her vote or state the reasons for failure
to vote against his/her will;

1.4. the elections for the Assembly of Kosovo shall reflect the geographic representation
of all regions of Kosovo.

1.5. all political entities are free to campaign and make electoral propaganda in the
mass media, by holding political events, and by publishing and disseminating campaign
materials in any lawful manner pursuant to the applicable legislation and rules;

1.6. political entities shall be entitled to equality of opportunity of radio and television
air-time, public funds and other forms of support;

1.7. the use of public office, resources, or staff of any institution at a central or local level
for the purpose of supporting a political entity in an election is strictly prohibited;

1.8. political entities shall not take advantage of civil servants using the post, resources,
or staff to campaign during elections;

1.9. all political entities and elections bodies obliged to respect the gender quota
requirements as set forth by this law;

1.10. all political entities, their supporters, and all other institutions are obliged to respect
the fundamental principles set forth in this article and take all measures to ensure the
conduct of free, fair and well-informed elections within a climate of democratic tolerance,
peace and respect for the rule of law.