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ACE Electoral News

Estonian parties face internal struggles (The Baltic Times, 2010)

This spring Estonian local politics have been in turmoil, with the People’s Union of Estonia falling apart and the Estonian Greens and Social Democratic Party facing severe leadership crises. All the parties are small, therefore reaching the 5 percent threshold of votes is especially important to them. Tough decisions need to be made to show a strong image in the general elections in March 2011.

Tiny Estonia exports e-government worldwide (AFP, 2010)

Tiny IT-titan Estonia is exporting its e-government technology and expertise across the globe, currently preparing new projects for the Palestinian territories, Afghanistan and Haiti.

Political polarisation in Poland (thenews.pl, 2010)

Polarisation on the political scene in Poland, millionaires in demand and medieval battles a huge business.

Moldova sets date for referendum on presidential elections (Ria Novosti, 2010)

The Moldovan parliament on Wednesday set September 5 as the date for a national referendum on a constitutional amendment that would introduce direct popular election of the country's president.

Former ČNB head to lead TOP 09 in Prague local elections (Prague Daily Monitor, 2010)

Zdenek Tuma, former governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), will probably head TOP 09's list of candidates in the Prague local elections this autumn, TOP 09 spokesman Jan Jakob told CTK Tuesday.

Iveta Radičová - Prime Minister of Slovakia (The Slovak Spectator, 2010)

Portrait of the new Prime Minister of Slovakia

South Korea: Candidates kick off by-election campaign, The Korea Herald (2010)

This article reports on the beginning of the campaign for the by-elections in South Korea. Candidates started their campaigns for the eight parliamentary seats at stake. The ruling Grand National Party's stability depends on the results of these by-elections, especially after the defeat in the June 2 local elections.

Guatemala: In Latin America, first ladies set eyes on presidencies, Yahoo News (2010)

In a country where machismo is still the rule, Sandra Torres doesn't cut the demure figure of past first ladies. She doesn't host social events or boost charities.

Australia PM 'set to call elections', Aljazeera (2010)

This article reports on the possible call for elections in Australia. The Australian Broadcasting Corporaton (ABC) first reported that Prime Minister Julia Gillard is determined to call for new elections on Saturday. After becoming Australia's first female Prime Minister three weeks ago, Ms Gillard promised new elections. Elections will probably be scheduled for August 28.

Australia: Gillard tipped top call election tomorrow, ABC (2010)

This article reports on speculations about a possible call for elections in Australia. Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised new elections three weeks ago, when she replaced Kevin Rudd. The latest opinion polls showed a boost in the support to Ms Gillard's Labor Party.

Japan: The real reasons for Kan's election setback, Financial Times (2010)

This article analyzes the results of the upper house elections in Japan. The defeat is the result of deep disappointment at the Democratic Party of Japan’s performance so far.

Australia: Voting decisions 'only skin deep', ABC (2010)

This article reports on a survey carried out by the University of South Australia. In the survey, researchers discovered that Australian voters tend to choose their candidates rather superficially, based on their perceived competence rather than on their actual positions and actions.

Ireland: Fine Gael seeking 'at least' 70 seats in next election, The Irish Times (2010)

This article reports on the election campaign in Ireland. The new deputy secretary of Fine Gael, James Reilly, announced his plan to win 'at least' 70 seats in the next general elections. Currently, Fine Gael holds 50 seats in the Dáil, a great increase since its campaign in 2002 (3 seats).

Egypt: Court ruling allows ex-members of Mubarak’s party to run in parliamentary elections, Washington Post (2011)

In this news article; former members of Hosni Mubarak’s political party won legal backing Monday 14 November, to run in Egypt’s first parliamentary elections since the ouster of the longtime leader. The Supreme Administrative Court overturned a ruling that had barred members of the now-dissolved National Democratic Party from contesting the election in one province. Monday’s ruling applies nationwide and cannot be appealed.

Indonesia: KPU Jakarta Will Not Change Voter List Despite Fictitious Registered Voters, The Jakarta Globe (2012).

This article discusses double-registered voters and fictitious voters on the final voter list for the Jakarta Gubernatorial Election.

UN experts urge Malaysia to protect poll activists, Channel News Asia (2012).

This article discusses the call out for Malaysia to protect its activists who are pushing for electoral reform.

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Final results: Pop star declared Haitian president

After a delayed election, tarnished by reports of irregularities and subsequent rioting, final results have confirmed popular singer Michel Martelly as the new Haitian president. Martelly received 67.6 percent of the votes cast.

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