European organisations promoting human rights  and democracy in Burma united in European Burma Network (EBN) have prepared a statement for the event in which they highlight their recommendations to the European governments. "The most important message we want to send is that Europe should not fall under the impression that elections in Burma are a step towards democracy. Burmese ruling generals have designed the process with the aim to maintain the power in their hands," stated Eva Homolková, Head of Burma Projects of People in Need organization, one of the EBN members.