EPDE Observations on Pre-Election Environment for September 1, 2024, Snap Parliamentary Elections in Azerbaijan
EPDE notes that although the snap parliamentary election on September 1, falls six months after the last presidential election, there has been no political will demonstrated by the Azerbaijani authorities to improve election legislation and practices, or to address election complaints. The report covers the preliminary phase of the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for September […]
False observers seek to legitimize electoral fraud in Venezuela, Electoral Transparency denounces
Report on the practice of accountability for participation in the conduct and organization of illegal referendums and elections
Introduction In 2014, russia occupied the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions. In 2022, they continued their armed aggression against Ukraine with a full-scale invasion, expanding the occupation and seizing certain territories of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Illegal referendums and elections are an integral part of the Russian war […]
Final observation report on the 2024 local and European Parliament elections in Romania
The 9 June elections presented multiple electoral choices, but competitiveness was reduced by the coalition of the main ruling parties. Changes in electoral legislation very shortly before the elections disadvantaged some of the contestants and reduced the transparency of the process. Authorities were largely efficient in organizing the process, but the complex and contested procedures […]
ISFED shares findings on Georgia’s 2024 parliamentary elections pre-election environment
The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) has released a comprehensive assessment of the pre-election environment ahead of Georgia’s pivotal 2024 parliamentary elections. This report highlights significant developments and challenges that shape the electoral process in Georgia. About ISFED: The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) is a leading Georgian civil […]
EPDE board member Zofia Lutkiewicz elected to the board of GNDEM
GNDEM: Announcement of the new board, 17 July 2024; Source We are thrilled to announce EPDE board member Zofia Lutkiewicz, Director of the Political Accountability Foundation (Poland), has been elected to the board of the Global Network of Domestic Election Monitors (GNDEM). Together with her fellow board members, she will work towards GNDEM’s goals to […]
Amending the Armenian Constitution as an Imperative
CSOs have presented effective solutions to address the urgent constitutional challenges that will contribute to the establishment of democratic institutions in the country, and the mitigation of political and social polarization. In particular, these include reviewing the “stable majority” principle for parliament formation and establishing the Parliamentary Ethics Committee of the RA National Assembly, both […]
EPDE calls for the immediate release of Viasna members as they enter fourth year of political imprisonment
On 14 July 2021, our colleagues Ales Bialiatski, founder and chairman of The Human Rights Center Viasna, esteemed human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Valiantsin Stefanovic, deputy chairperson of Viasna and vice-president of FIDH, and lawyer Uladzimir Labkovich, were detained due to their roles as election monitors. In March 2023, Ales was sentenced […]
Assessment findings on the implementation of CEC and CICDE’s strategic plans
Today, 11 July 2024, Promo-LEX presented its report entitled “Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training” (Annual assessment: 2023 and Summing-up report: 2020 – 2023). The report presents an analysis of the development priorities and activities scheduled by CEC and CICDE for the monitored period. CEC […]
Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training in Moldova
Today, 11 July 2024, Promo-LEX presented its report entitled “Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training” (Annual assessment: 2023 and Summing-up report: 2020 – 2023). The report presents an analysis of the development priorities and activities scheduled by CEC and CICDE for the monitored period. CEC […]