ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Kaczyński to step down as leader of PiS? (Warsaw Business Journal, 2010)

Jarosław Kaczyński might be getting ready to step down as leader of the Law and Justice (PiS) party this fall, reports Rzeczpospolita, which quotes unnamed sources from within the party.

Myanmar opposition parties in disarray as polls approach, The Brunei Times (2010).

This article discusses the situation for political parties ahead the November 7, 2010 elections.

Myanmar expedites work on registration of candidates for election, Xinhua News (2010).

This article discusses the process for registering candidates for November 7, 2010 elections by Myanmar's Union Election Commission.

Kenya gets new Constitution, The Standard (2010)

This article describes the promulgation of the New Constitution of Kenya by the president of the Republic of Kenya. The President said 'Now therefore in exercise of powers bestowed upon me by the Constitution of Kenya. "

Venezuela Election Campaigning Kicks off, Radio Santa Cruz (2010)

Campaigning for the September 26 congressional elections officially started on Wednesday at 6 a.m., and Venezuela''s political parties did not lose a second in activating their forces.

Venezuelan Electoral Authority Calls For High Voter Turn-out, Radio Santa Cruz (2010)

The National Electoral Council of Venezuela (CNE) detailed its efforts to ensure the participation of citizens in the parliamentary elections next September 26.

Venezuela: Parties Mobilize Militants for Elections, Prensa Latina (2010)

Venezuelan political parties started up their electoral machines early in what appears to be an intense race to win the largest number of seats in the National Assembly elections of 26 September.

Thailand: Voters should double-check details: EC, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses the call out from the Thailand Election Commission to the voters to check their name and designated polling station to correct errors ahead of the July 3 general elections.

Malaysia: M'sia EC appeals for talks ahead of rally, The Brunei Times (2011)

This article reports the appeal from Malaysia Election Commission to the Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections to cancel its demonstration and offered negotiation.

Ukraine: Grassroots fundraising hits political campaigns, Kyiv Post (2012)

In the new political campaign candidates for the seats in the parliament collect donation from the citizens – something that wasn’t popular before.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission forms 225 district election commissions, Kyiv Post (2012)

The Central Election Commission decided to form 225 district election commissions for the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission redistributes spending on preparations for parliamentary elections, Kyiv Post (2012)

Ukraine Central Election Commission modified the spending plan foreseen for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Ukraine: Yanukovych: Parliamentary elections should be held in line with democratic standards, Kyiv Post (2012)

President of Ukraine assured that the parliamentary elections will be conducted in a fair and transparent manner.

Ukraine: Central Election Commission: Ballot-papers not to be issued in Russian language, Kyiv Post (2012)

The law implementing a wider use of Russian language in Ukraine hasn’t come fully in force yet, thus there will be no voting ballots drawn in Russian language.

Romania's Suspended President to Return to Post, Balkan Insight (2012)

Romania’s Parliament recognized the ruling of Constitutional Court which ruled the referendum to suspend president Basescu – invalid, since it didn’t meet necessary voter quorum requirement.

Belgian Talks Reach Breakthrough, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article reports that the Belgian parties have reached an agreement on the issue of Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde. This district of Brussels has been a source of contentious between the Flemish and Francophone. The main debates we related to the division of the territory. They agreed on redefining the borders on linguistic lines.

Paraguay: Subregistro en Paraguay disminuyó un 10% a nivel nacional, TSJE (2011)

Stelato Mojoli, director del Registro Cívil de las Personas, admitió que hasta la fecha el índice de personas indocumentadas (subregistro) a nivel nacional se ha disminuido de un 18% (870 mil) y a un 10% (580 mil).

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Kazakhstan early presidential elections: interim report 1, OSCE/DIHR (2011)

The first interim report of OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission covers the period of March 1-14, and focuses on the following pre-election developments: legal framework and electoral system, electoral administration, voter registration, candidate nomination and registration, contestants and the campaign environment, the media, complaints and appeals, participation on women and national minorities, domestic observers.

Kazakhstan early presidential elections: interim report 2, OSCE/DIHR (2011)

The second interim report of OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission was issued on 25 March and covers the pre-election period of 15-21 March. The report focuses on electoral administration, campaign environment, the media, complaints and appeals.