[Grammar] Having taken place

[Fagin]

Another time seeking your help.

In view of reports about local "elections" having taken place in Crimea and Sevastopol, we
recall that the European Union recognises neither the legal framework nor the legitimacy of
these "elections".

having taken place - in this particular context what does it mean?
we recall - how do I understand this?

My question is not about politics - besides these questions I understand everything perfectly well.

 

[Rover_KE]

What is the source of your quotation?

 

[Fagin]

What is the source of your quotation?

http://eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/140915_01_en.pdf

 

[MikeNewYork]

"Having taken place" means that the elections have happened and are over,

The phrase "we recall" is odd for me. I think "we reiterate" would be better.

 

[Fagin]

"Having taken place" means that the elections have happened and are over,

I couldn't understand if it was about perfectness or continuousness.

The phrase "we recall" is odd for me. I think "we reiterate" would be better.

Thank you very much.

 

[MikeNewYork]

I understand your confusion about the first. It is a strange construction.