Fourth interim report early parliamentary elections
Just over two weeks to go until the early parliamentary elections in Moldova and election observers find that several issues could affect the integrity of these elections: the contested process for establishing polling stations abroad, use of administrative resources, involvement of religious denominations in the election campaign, undeclared financial expenses, as well as intimidation/use of […]
June 20, 2021 Early Parliamentary Election – Preliminary report and PVT result
According to the Akanates observation mission, election day saw engaged and active participation from citizens. The process was fundamentally organized, smooth, and without serious violations. Nevertheless, a number of polling stations had a palpable level of tension, mostly due to the presence of unauthorized persons inside the polling station. Although violations were noted by representatives […]
Akanates preliminary report and PVT result
The Akanates observation mission conducted both long-term and short-term observation of the June 20, 2021 early parliamentary election in Armenia. The mission deployed 580 observers to a sample of 300 polling stations across the entire territory of Armenia. In addition, 22 mobile observer teams visited another 150 polling stations outside of the sample, and 33 […]
Peaceful voting day, but main opposition alliance significantly involved in electoral violations
Summary of Akanates press conference, video recording of press conference with English interpretation below: The Akanates observation mission stated that the voting process was peaceful and well organized with no serious violations that would impact the election results. Although the pre-election campaign was quite fierce, these elections were generally in the hands of Armenian citizens. […]
Democratic elections with high voter engagement in reporting violations
Summary of the Independent Observer alliance press conference, video recording of press conference with English interpretation below: The ‘Independent Observer’ alliance concluded that the election was democratic and that violations were not of a significant nature. The voter turnout of more than 49% was similar to the 2018 elections. These elections were unique in that voters were […]
Misuse of administrative resources on all sides and tense environment affects public discourse
Summary of the Independent Observer alliance press conference, video recording of press conference with English interpretation below: The Independent Observer alliance, to which EPDE member Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly Vanadzor belongs, reported that these elections are unique in that misuse of administrative resources was prevalent not only among the ruling party, but also among the opposition. In […]
Reflections on the election campaign and predictions for E-Day
During a live discussion hosted by EPDE, leading Armenian political analysts reflect on the election campaign, what choice voters are faced with, and what the likely scenarios for these elections may be. This election is remarkable for its competitiveness. It is clear that the main contenders of the election are incumbent, Nikol Pashinyan, and his main opponent, Robert […]
Pre-Election Day findings – Akanates mission
Summary of Akanates press conference, video recording of press conference with English interpretation below: Campaigning and transparency of finances The Akanates observation mission, which includes EPDE member Transparency International Anticorruption Center, notes that party campaign spending during early election campaigning is insufficiently regulated by the Electoral Code and that parties’ reports on their spending […]
OPORA Launches ‘GNDEM Talk’ – a program on Democracy in the World
OPORA launched a special monthly online show, ‘GNDEM Talk’, on electoral processes and democracy in the world. Civil Network OPORA and the EPDE are both members of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM). The focus is on electoral conflicts, security, e-voting, effects of the pandemic, disinformation, and modern technologies for public voting, looking at […]
Roundtable summary: ‘Threats to Election Day – evaluation of election preparations and security concerns’
The European Platform for Democratic Elections (EPDE) hosted its fourth closed expert roundtable discussing issues that might pose a threat to the upcoming snap parliamentary elections. Immediate concerns include the post-war security situation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the short term for organizing the elections. Despite these threats, Armenia is currently facing an important milestone in […]