Statement of “Independent Observer” on local elections held on October 17, 2021
Within the framework of the reforms of the electoral legislation, extensive amendments related to the local government electoral system were made in June 2020 and May 2021. Proportional representation electoral system is no longer used in communities with 4,000 or more voters. Аfter a long break caused by the state of emergency and martial law, […]
Probable falsification of vote count protocols in Kharkiv mayoral election
The Civil Network OPORA hereby states the presence of convincing facts about non-respect for the right of Kharkiv voters to fair elections and the legal counting of their results during the election of a new mayor. These facts highlight the need to take urgent measures to restore trust in the election. There shall be maximum […]
Discussion Summary – After the local election run-offs
Polling station, Tbilisi, Georgia, 30.10.2021. Source: AFP The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy and the second round of local elections took place in five self-governing cities and 15 municipalities as well as for 42 majoritarian seats in 24 local councils. Domestic observers agree that the second round of the local elections was […]
The Rise and Fall of a Polish Agent of the Kremlin Influence: The Case of Janusz Niedźwiecki
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) has been monitoring instances of politically biased international election observation since 2014. Evidence collected by EPDE through the years demonstrates that invitations to participate in politically biased international election observation missions are used by authoritarian regimes or illiberal actors as an entry door to recruit allies in key […]
Job opening
Call for expert(s) on political party and campaign financing in the EU The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) seeks an international expert or expert team to conduct research and publish a comparative study on EU-wide as well as national regulations concerning political party and campaign financing across the European Union. The focus of this research […]
The early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021 were marked by recurring problems
On 15 September 2021 – the International Day of Democracy, Promo-LEX Association organised the Post-Election Conference ‘Conclusions and Recommendations of Promo-LEX Observation Mission on early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021’. The online event was attended by representatives of electoral bodies, other relevant institutions, electoral contenders and political parties, as well as civil society […]
ISFED published final election day assessment
Information on the monitoring mission The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) monitored the October 30, 2021 Municipal election runoffs in eight municipalities, including five self-governing cities (Tbilisi, Rustavi, Batumi, Poti and Kutaisi) and 3 self-governing communities (Zugdidi, Ozurgeti and Telavi).* ISFED’s election day observation mission in these municipalities consisted of 15 mobile groups, 542 […]
Armenian Local Elections Rescheduled And Expanded Due To Municipal Amalgamations
Armenia is holding its most important[1] local (city council) elections in recent years this autumn, as the proportional party list system is expanding at the municipal level. A delayed municipal amalgamation process has pushed back dates but is now complete. We Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Election Programming While many countries tend to hold all their […]
Discussion Summary – Preliminary assessment of the first round of local elections in Georgia
Members of a local election commission empty a ballot box before counting votes during the municipal elections in Tbilisi, Georgia October 2, 2021. Source: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy and the reports ISFED. What’s next? Second rounds of elections will take place in several municipalities on the 30th of […]
Preliminary statement and parallel vote tabulation
Information on the monitoring missionThe International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) monitored the October 2, 2021 Municipal elections in all electoral districts across Georgia (excluding the occupied territories).ISFED’s election day observation mission consisted of around 1,000 accredited and trained observers deployed at polling stations, 73 observers deployed at district electoral commissions and 78 […]