GNDEM Condemns Conviction of Nonpartisan Election Observer Leader in Russia
The Global Network for Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM) strongly condemns the sentencing of Grigory Melkonyants, the co-chair of nonpartisan election observation organization and GNDEM member Golos, to five years in prison. Golos is a leading independent election monitoring organization in Russia, providing citizens with fact-based information and analysis on democratic processes in the country. This ruling […]
Statement | Criminalizing Election Monitors: Russian Court Sentences Golos Co-Chair to 5 Years in Prison
“Some may find it boring, but the kind of society we all dream of is impossible without fair laws and a transparent process that works.“ – Grigory Melkonyants in his closing statement of his criminal case. EPDE condemns today’s verdict handed down by Judge Evgeniya Nikolaeva, sentencing Grigory Melkonyants, co-chair of the Russian election observation group […]
Webinar: Romanian Presidential Elections 2.0: What to know before the second round | 15 May 2025 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) and Expert Forum (EFOR) are pleased to invite you to a briefing on Romania’s second round of the 2025 presidential elections, set to take place on 18 May. This event follows the first round held on 4 May, which saw 11 candidates competing. While the ruling coalition’s candidate failed […]
OSCE/ODIHR publishes preliminary statement on Romania’s Presidential Election
The OSCE/ODIHR preliminary statement on Romania’s 2025 repeat presidential election acknowledges the efficient technical administration of the vote and respect for fundamental freedoms. However, OSCE/ODIHR raises concerns about transparency, inclusiveness, and the integrity of online campaigning, including: The international election observation to the first round of the presidential election in Romania totalled 46 observers from […]
Webinar: Polish election insights. Campaign dynamics and integrity challenges | 7 MAY 2025 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) and the Political Accountability Foundation (PAF) are pleased to invite you to a briefing on Poland’s upcoming 2025 presidential elections, set to take place on May 18 with a possible runoff on June 1. As the campaign enters its final stretch, Poland faces a highly polarized political landscape shaped by generational […]
Romania | Preliminary Report on the Observation of the 2025 presidential elections (1st Round)
Vot Corect / Expert Forum has published the preliminary report on the observation of the first round of the 2025 Romania presidential elections. Access the full report in Romanian here. Key Takeaways: The presidential election offered voters a wide range of candidates, and fundamental rights were generally respected. Electoral authorities managed the technical aspects of […]
Georgia | Levan Natroshvili will be the new Executive Director of ISFED
Georgian EPDE member The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (“ISFED”) has a new Executive Director. After the expiration of Nino Dolidze’s term of office as defined by the organization’s charter, the organization’s board elected Levan Natroshvili as the new executive director. Levan Natroshvili has held the position of Deputy Executive Director of ISFED […]
Statement | One year of Injustice: EPDE calls for immediate release of political prisoner Anar Mammadli
On 29 April 2024 – one year ago today – Anar Mammadli, EPDE co-founder and head of our Azerbaijani member organization, the Election Monitoring and Democracy Studies Centre (EMDS), was detained by Azerbaijani authorities on politically motivated charges. Anar remains in pre-trial detention under escalated and unsubstantiated accusations, emblematic of the repressive environment facing civil […]
Webinar: Romanian Presidential Elections 2.0: Has Romania Learned any Lessons for the 2025 Elections? | 24 APRIL 2025 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) and Expert Forum (EFOR) are pleased to invite you to a briefing on Romania’s upcoming 2025 presidential elections, set to take place on May 4 and 18. After the annulment of the 2024 elections, public interest in organizing the new electoral process increased significantly. Key aspects such as candidate registration, campaigning, […]
Poland | The Political Accountability Foundation is hiring a Consultant – Election Administration Model
In hindsight of announced comprehensive changes to Poland’s electoral code in the coming years, EPDE member The Political Accountability Foundation (PAF) is seeking to fill a remote, short-term consultancy position: Purpose of the Consultancy: In light of the current challenges to election integrity in Poland, PAF is looking to explore the topic of a new […]