An Expert Opinion On The Key Challenges For The Exercise Of Voting Rights Of Women As A Vulnerable Group Of Voters
(Original article published by Civil Network OPORA) Introduction Usually, in a society that is considered democratic or aspires to become such, views on the role and significance of certain social groups transform. For many decades, women have been fighting for their rights and the opportunity to take an active part in political life. Ukraine is […]
In troubled waters. The OSCE in times of war
In troubled waters. The OSCE in times of war The core idea of the CSCE, to achieve security in Europe through confidence-building and cooperation among all States, has been shaken. Russia is waging war against Ukraine and sees itself in conflict with the “collective West”. The OSCE and its contractual foundations have been weakened, trust […]
Webinar: Between Loyalty and Resistance: Media in Georgia’s Polarized Election | 17 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is pleased to invite to our third webinar on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. With less than two weeks until e-day, this webinar focuses on the media landscape in the run-up to Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary elections. The media in Georgia has long faced pressure from politicians, but […]
Webinar: Georgia’s Countdown to E-Day: Campaign Peaks and Pitfalls | 10 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is pleased to invite to our second webinar on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. With less than three weeks until Georgia’s pivotal parliamentary elections, this webinar aims to explore the critical issues affecting the nation’s democratic development and European integration. The electoral campaign is marked by increasing […]
Webinar: Overview of the Electoral Campaign in Moldova: Civic Observation and Media Reporting | 8 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
We kindly invite you to the second pre-election briefing, hosted by the EPDE in partnership with Promo-LEX Association on political and legal framework guiding presidential elections and constitutional referendum on EU integration in Moldova. The second in a series of EPDE webinars in anticipation of Moldova’s election will offer a comprehensive look at the electoral […]
The Ramp Alone Is Not A Solution For Accessibility: Inclusion Options in the Post-War Electoral Process Discussed in Kyiv
(Original article published by Civil Network OPORA) The Electoral Code adopted in 2019 guarantees the accessibility of the election process for people with disabilities and low-mobility citizens. However, polling stations in Ukraine still remain non-inclusive, while the number of people with disabilities is growing due to Russian aggression against Ukraine, with infrastructure being destroyed. These […]
Welcoming EPDE’s New Members from Romania, Bulgaria, and Slovakia
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is excited to announce the expansion of our election observer network with the addition of three esteemed organizations: Expert Forum EFOR (Romania), Institute of Public Environment Development IPED (Bulgaria), and MEMO 98 (Slovakia). These organizations were unanimously elected during the 2024 General Assembly, further reinforcing EPDE’s representation among […]
WHDC Side Event: Implementing Electoral Recommendations: How to Improve the Follow-up Framework for OSCE Participating States
Panel Recap: Electoral Reform – Turning Recommendations into Action On October 1, EPDE hosted a side event at the Warsaw 2024 Human Dimension Conference on improving the framework of the implementation of electoral reform recommendations in the OSCE region. The conversation centered on the pivotal role that election observation missions play in strengthening electoral integrity […]
Promo-LEX released the second report of the Observation Mission for the election on 20 October
The Promo-LEX Observation Mission for the Presidential Elections and the Republican Constitutional Referendum released today its second monitoring report covering the period 20 August – 17 September. The report mainly reflects the process of nominating and registering electoral competitors, the legal framework relevant to this process, the performance of electoral competitors, as well as the […]
Level Up: How Politicians And Parties Can (Not) Campaign Among Ukrainians Abroad
By Olha Snopok, Civil Network OPORA On August 19, 2024, Volodymyr Zelenskyi suggested establishing the Ministry of Unity. According to the President’s plan, this institution should “bring back 7.5 million Ukrainians” who left abroad due to Russia’s full-scale invasion and still stay there. If the ministry comes to life its team will face a difficult […]