Paolo Grimoldi

Versions of names: Паоло Гримольди

Italy

Political activity

Paolo Grimoldi is a member of Italian Chamber of Deputies for the right-wing conservative League of North Party. In 2014 Grimoldi initiated creation of the "Friends of Putin" parliament group. He is a long term supporter of the lifting of sanctions against Russia.

Corresponding elections

Plebiscite Election Russia 2020

Classification: legitimate

In order to have a possibility to stay in power until 2036, Russian President Vladimir Putin decided, in January 2020, to change the Constitution of the Russian Federation and legitimise its change through the “all-Russian voting”.

Parliamentary Election Russia 2021

Classification: legitimate

The 8th parliamentary election in Russia was held from 17 to 19 September 2021. With the exception of the election in Russia-annexed Crimea, this election is considered legitimate. The election held in Crimea is internationally considered to be an illegitimate election, see more on this on the election page 2021 Russian parliamentary election in annexed Crimea. Opposition candidates and independent observation of the election were prohibited and experts called this the dirtiest election in Russia's history.

Missions

International experts at the 2020 All-Russian Voting in Russia

Political affiliation at time of mission: identified

Party’s name: Northern League (Liga Nord)

Official function at time of mission: Member of the PA OSCE Head of the Italian Delegation

Official function: Member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe PACE Member of the Italian Delegation

Quotes regarding this election

Я также являюсь председателем итальянской делегации ОБСЕ. Мы организуем множество наблюдательных миссий за различными выборами, я лично был в Азербайджане, в Молдове, в США, также мы организуем наблюдение на Украине, в Грузии и во многих других странах. Со всем своим опытом я могу авторитетно сравнивать то, как организованы участки сейчас в Москве и как они организованы на выборах в других странах. Они соответствуют всем критериям, всем параметрам ОБСЕ.

Source link & date: https://www.oprf.ru/ru/press/news/2617/newsitem/53901 (2020-06-26)

Individual observers at the 2021 Russian parliamentary election