ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Romanian PM Emil Boc announces resignation, Sofia echo (2012)

Leader of the center-right Democratic Liberal Party and Romanian Prime Minister Emil Boc announces resignation of government. Romania was due to hold parliamentary elections in late 2012.

Protests Pressure Politicians in Slovakia, wsj (2012)

Slovaks protest against the government and the opposition alleging corruption. The accusations stem from wire-tap transcripts not yet verified by police. The organizers demand delaying of the March 10 parliamentary elections until the corruption allegations are investigated.

Samoa public servants running in general election told to resign, Radio New Zealand (2011)

The article discusses the candidate regulations in the coming general elections in Samoa. Public servants running for parliament were told to resign and return all government property in a cabinet directive last week. Public servants can, however, re-apply for vacancies that arise in the public service if they fail to enter parliament. Opponents of the directive believe it to be unconstitutional.

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The UK vote referendum: Opponents say changing system 'costly', BBC News (2011)

The article discusses the 5 May referendum on changing the voting system in the UK. The opponents of the proposed AV-system claim that changing the system would be too costly and complex. Both Yes and No cross-party campaigns are already reqruiting famous actors and politicians as supporters even though the campaignin cannot officially start until Thursday when the bill authorising the poll becomes law.

EU: Go-ahead given to the European citizens' initiative, Council of the European Union (2011)

The Council of the European Union adopted yesterday a regulation that will make it possible for EU citizens to call for legislative proposals on a specific issue. The European Citizens' Initiative requires support from one quarter of EU member states. The number of required signatures from each of these countries is the number of Members of the European Parliament elected in each member state multiplied by 750. The proposed initiative must fall under EU competence and the organisers have 12 months to collect the signatures (in paper form or electronically). The regulation on Citizens' Initiative will be applicable in February 2012 giving member states and the Commission time to take the necessary measures. implement it

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Indonesia: Head of Pekanbaru election commission fired, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article reports the discharged of Riau General Election Commission (KPUD) head due to unprofessional conduct.

Indonesia: House, govt to discuss election bill, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article reports the House of Representatives' plenary meeting on general election bill. They agreed that the bill will be discussed further with the government representatives.

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Singapore: Voters with new addresses can vote near home at Presidential Election, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the voter registration process for the Presidential Election which allow the voters who changed their NRIC address to vote at a polling station near their new address.

Singapore: Writ of Election for PE expected from Aug 3, Channel News Asia (2011).

This article discusses the writ of Election which to be issued from August 3 and possible candidates for the Presidential Election. There are currently five individuals who stated their interest to become candidate in the Presidential Election.

Thai Panel Certifies Yingluck Election, VOA News (2011).

This article discusses the Thai Election Commission’s endorsement to Yingluck Shinawatra and Abhisit Vejjajiva after dismissing complaints of election law violations.

Indonesia: House finds loopholes in election mechanism, The Jakarta Post (2011).

This article discusses slight delay of the revisions to the Election Law deliberation by the House of Representatives due to alleged election fraud case.

Thailand: EC strives to endorse most MPs by July 28, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses statement by Thailand Election Commission that they will endorse at least 95% of MPs by July 28, 2011. The Election Commission has endorsed 358 MPs from 500 MPs required to convene the first meeting of the House of Representatives.

Côte d'Ivoire:ECOWAS Seeks International Support on Ivorian Crisis Voanews (2011)

In order to avoid the use of force in Côte d’Ivoire, ECOWAS is seeking for international support from the American government and the United Nations to find a solution to the ongoing post electoral conflict.

Nigeria:Voter registration centres discovered in Anambra forest 234next.com (2011)

In Nigeria the registration are still going on, and they have also discovered 4 registration centers in the forest next to a shrine which are at least 40 minutes drive from any residential area. These centers are well equipped but have only registered 200 people, meanwhile there are centers which are still lacking equipments.

UAE: 36,277 out of 130,000 voters voted, Khaleej Times (2011)

This news article is about the Elections in the UAE where nineteen male candidates and one female candidate have won the Federal National Council (FNC) election which staged today across the Emirates, Chairman of the National Election Committee (NEC), said.

UAE: UAE holds second-ever advisory body elections, women elected, Philippine Star (2011)

In this news article, about 130,000 voters of the United Arab Emirates elected Saturday (24 September), half of the 40-member Federal National Council (FNC), the second such election in the Emirates' 40-year history. Around 450 candidates, including more than 80 women, ran for the 20 seats in the FNC, which mainly acts as an advisory body. The other half will be appointed by the Federal Supreme Council, the country's highest governing body.