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The E.U. “expresses its deep concern that election procedures in the Islamic Republic of Iran have fallen below the international standards and that the electoral process did not allow for truly competitive elections,” a statement said late Saturday.

“In this regard it expresses its deep regret and disappointment that over a third of prospective candidates were prevented from standing in this year’s parliamentary elections,” the E.U.’s Slovenian presidency said.

These exclusions prevented the Iranian people from being able to choose freely amongst the full range of political views in their country and represent a clear violation of the international norms.

“As a result, the election was neither fair nor free.”

It makes one feel warm all over to know the EU holds the the concept of democracy so close to its heart.

Anyone for a referendum on the EU treaty just ask the EU.