ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Poll: ČSSD best in fighting corruption, ODS crisis (Prague Daily Monitor, 2010)

Czechs believe that the Social Democrats (CSSD) can fight corruption, health care and unemployment the best of all parties, while the Civic Democrats (ODS) are the best in fighting the economic crisis, a May poll by the Factum Invenio agency has shown.

Respekt: Despite parties' threats, elections not fatal (Prague Daily Monitor, 2010)

The big Czech parties try to persuade the citizens that the forthcoming elections will be fatal but voters should not fall for this old trick once again, Erik Tabery has written in the latest issue of the weekly Respekt.

Social Democrats Lead as Czech Election Looms (Agnus Reid Global Monitor, 2010)

The Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) is the most popular political organization in the country, according to a poll by CVVM. 30.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the main opposition party in this week’s legislative election.

General elections costs to top CZK 1bn (Prague Daily Monitor, 2010)

The May 28-29 general election will cost Czech taxpayers an estimated 1.056 billion crowns, while 114.5 million crowns were spent on the planned early elections last October that were not eventually held, according to the Finance Ministry data.

Czech Voters May Hinder Budget Cuts With Stalemate (Bloomberg Businessweek, 2010)

The Czech political future may look a lot like its recent past after this weekend’s election: a government without the political strength and will to cut the country’s 163 billion koruna ($7.8 billion) budget deficit.

Czech press survey - May 26 (Ceské Noviny, 2010)

The Social Democrats (CSSD) will have no one but the Communists (KSCM) to ally with after the May 28-29 general election in the Czech Republic if the promises of other parties´ leaders were taken seriously, Daniel Kaiser writes in the daily Lidove noviny (LN) today.

Slovak opposition KDH bets on right-wing coalition (Reuters, 2010)

The opposition Christian Democrats (KDH) said Monday they would not form a coalition with Slovakia's ruling leftist SMER party after elections in June, narrowing the SMER's chances of forming a new government. The country will hold a general election on June 12 which the SMER led by Prime Minister Robert Fico is poised to win, but may find it difficult to form a majority coalition.

Malaysia: EC May Introduce Early Voting System To Replace Postal Voting, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the possibility to use early voting system to replace postal voting in the next general election and also the possibility of using early voting system at Sarawak state election.

Indonesia: Regional elections marred by tensions in NTT, Medan, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the problems faced by the East Flores election commission and Medan regional elections which has been marred by sectarian rivalry.

Thailand: No early elections: Thai PM, The Strait Times (2010).

This article discusses conditions and possibility of early elections as stated by Thai PM in his weekly television talk show.

Viet Nam: Party delegation visits France, Viet Nam News Agency (2010).

This article discusses the meeting between officials of the communist Parties of Viet Nam and France, as the Communist Party of Viet Nam's Central Committee (CPVCC) delegation visited France.

Philippines: Comelec reminds candidates to submit expense reports, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).

This article discusses the Commission on Elections statement for all candidates in the May 10 national elections to file record of expenses and list of donors not later than June 9, 2010.

Philippines: Smartmatic explains bloated number of voters to lawmakers, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the cause of overblown figure of registered voters that was transmitted to the Senate as explained by Smartmatic-Asia Pacific president.

Philippines: Non-techie lawmakers slow down canvassing, ABS-CBN News (2010).

This article discusses the problem faced by joint canvassing committee of Congress to start canvassing votes for president and vice-president.

Uganda: Arrests, rain mar Mukono polls, Daily Monitor (2010)

At least 14 people, all supporters of Democratic party candidate Betty Nambooze have been arrested and detained for unknown reasons as by-elections in Mukono North continue, reports say. Ten of the arrested youth were rounded up by police from various places in Mukono district while the remaining four were picked from Nakiyansa area, in Seeta.

Suriname: Bouterse's party wins most seats, Stabroek News (2010)

This article discusses Desi Bouterse's electoral victory in Suriname.

Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla takes charge, Trinidad Express (2010)

This article reports about the election of Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Trinidad and Tobago. Kamla Persad-Bissessar took the oath of office, officially becoming the first female Prime Minister.

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Afghanistan:Pre-Election Observation Report,Presidential and Provincial Elections, ICG (2009)

Afghanistan's Elections Challenges: This report from the International Crisis Group (ICG) analyzes the difficulties that Afghanistan will have to face in order to conduct fair and democratic elections in 2010. The Afghan Independent Election Commission, supported by the UN, will need to address a series of delicate yet essential issues. These issues include subjects such as the legal framework of the elections (the electoral law and the political party law) and the voter registration procedures. A fundamental aspect to take into account will be the security issue: all citizens in all regions should have the possibility to exercise their right to vote without intimidations or threats. The 2010 elections are fundamental to restore the authority and reliability of democratic institutions in the country.

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