ISFED Summary Statement on Georgia’s Parliamentary Election on October 26, 2024
1. Introduction and Key Findings To provide a comprehensive overview of the parliamentary election of October 26, 2024, it is important to assess the entire electoral process, which includes a detailed analysis of the pre-election period, election day, and the post-election period, and to draw conclusions based on these grounds. The results of the October […]
Statement on the First Round of Moldova’s Presidential Election and Constitutional Referendum on October 20, 2024
Date of Election: October 20, 2024 Moldova held its first round of the 2024 presidential election alongside a constitutional referendum on October 20th. Despite a politically charged atmosphere with allegations of large-scale malign foreign interference and disinformation, the election day was conducted peacefully and efficiently. Election authorities and polling staff managed the process effectively while […]
Webinar: Georgia’s Election Showdown: Final Insights Before Saturday’s Vote | 24 OCT 2024 | 3 PM CET
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) is pleased to invite you to our fourth and final pre-election briefing on the upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia. With few days left before Georgians head to the polls on Saturday, this session offers a last chance to assess the campaign that will shape the country’s future. This […]
Save the Date: FURIC 2024 “From Ballots to Security: Advancing Resilience Through Electoral Reforms”, December 11-12, Brussels
The Follow-Up on Recommendations’ Implementation Conference (FURIC 2024) returns for its second edition in Brussels on December 11-12, 2024. This year’s conference will focus on the crucial intersection of electoral reforms and security, exploring how the implementation of recommendations can contribute to countering hybrid threats to democracy. Key topics include: Please save the date, and we look forward […]
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 […]