13/12/2005 (Agence Europe) - In a statement issued on 18 December on behalf of the EU, the British Presidency notes: 'The EU calls upon all political players, civil society and ordinary Bolivians to support the electoral process and to ensure that it leads to a peaceful and democratic transition of power next January. It further urges all Bolivians to help the government elected meet the challenge of building a fair, just and prosperous society. It is vital that all citizens play an active and positive role in this endeavour. For its part, the European Union is resolute in its determination to continue to support Bolivia in its efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and to alleviate poverty, inequality and social exclusion.'