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 […]
A Referendum on Europe: Georgia’s Opposition Gears Up for Change
As Georgia gears up for its parliamentary elections on October 26, 2024, opposition parties are consolidating their efforts into coalitions with the objective of displacing the ruling party. These coalitions are fueled by concerns that the current government is jeopardizing the nation’s European Union integration by enacting anti-democratic laws and promoting anti-Western sentiments. This election […]
Georgian Dream’s Authoritarian Push Ahead of the Pivotal Elections
On August 20, 2024, Georgian Dream (GD), the ruling party of Georgia, announced an anti-democratic, anti-liberal agenda for the upcoming October 26 elections. The party aims to secure a constitutional majority to pursue four key initiatives: banning political opposition, cracking down on “gay propaganda,” revising the governance system, and enhancing the Georgian Orthodox Church’s role in the […]
REPORT NO. 4 | Observation Mission: Moldova presidential elections and republican constitutional referendum October 20, 2024
Promo-LEX Association presented today the fourth report of the Observation Mission (OM) of the Presidential Elections and the Republican Constitutional Referendum from 20 October, covering the findings in the period 1 October – 15 October. The report mainly reflects the last two weeks of the electoral campaign, the legal framework relevant to the electoral process, […]
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 […]
Disinformation and Foreign Interference in Moldovan Elections
On October 20, 2024, Moldova will not only hold its presidential elections and a Constitutional Referendum but will also face a critical test of its resilience against hybrid threats. With the Kremlin opposing Moldova’s EU accession goals, the election period is vulnerable to disinformation, propaganda, and covert provocations. In this second Moldova Policy Alert, Petru […]