ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Ireland: Labour will table no-confidence motion if Election is not called: Gilmore, The Irish Examiner (2011)

This article reports on the possibility to hold early elections in Ireland. Labour leader Eamon Gilmore stated that if the government will not set a date for the next general elections by the end of January, the Labour Party will present a motion of no confidence.

Ireland: Group urges voters to prioritise equality in next election, The Irish Examiner (2011)

This article reports on the discussions for the upcoming election in Ireland. The Equality and Rights Alliance launched its campaign ahead of the general election, urging Irish citizens to vote for people who will protect the most vulnerable sectors of society and guarantee equality and human rights.

Haiti waits for election decision, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from Haiti. The Haitian government and international experts are discussing what to do about the disputed presidential elections. Last week, a team of experts from the Organization of American States presented its report on the election. Even though the results have not been released yet, the report might change the final results of the election.

Haiti elections officials receive report on disputed vote, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article discusses the content of the report of the expert mission of the Organization of American States. The report, which assessed the disputed November election, has been unofficially handed over to the country's Provisional Electoral Council.

Standoff over presidential runoff seen as threat to Haiti, The Los Angeles Times (2011)

This article discusses the possible consequences of the uncertainty caused by the disputed November elections in Haiti. According to the author, the current political crisis could further delay the recovery and it could be a serious threat for the country's future. Seven weeks after the poll, the government still refuses to accept the international panel's recommendations.

Struggling Haiti faces crucial week in politics, The Montreal Gazette (2011)

This article discusses the explosive election crisis in Haiti. The presidential runoff election was supposed to be held on Sunday, January 16, but the results of the first round have not been released yet.

Israel: Ehud Barak quits weakened Labor to form new party, Ha'aretz (2011)

This article reports on Defense Minister's Ehud Barak resignation as chairman of the Labor Party. Following months of discussions inside the party, Ehud Barak decided to step down and form a new political force called Atzmaut (Independence) with four other party members, which will eventually become a political party. Mr Barak and his four colleagues are expected to remain in the government coalition.

Albania burns ballots from 2009 general elections, SETimes (2011)

The Central Election Commission (CEC) began to burn ballots Friday (January 7th) used during the 2009 general elections. The deadline to clear all boxes is March 5th prior to the May elections.

ODIHR heads to Albania' to assess pre-election environment and the preparations for the elections, Balkans.com (2011)

ODIHR will send a needs assessment mission to the country from 17 to 21 January based on an invitation to observe local government elections in Albania scheduled for 8 May 2011.

European Parliament to scrutinize Belarus elections, The Voice of Russia (2011)

Debates on the Belarusian presidential elections due to start in the European Parliament on January 17th.

BiH municipalities vote in snap local elections, SETimes (2011)

Snap local elections took place in BiH this weekend.

Bulgarian President vetoes new Electoral Code, The Sofia Echo (2011)

Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov has vetoed the country's new Electoral Code, citing constitutional and legal objections, returning it to Parliament for reconsideration of a wide range provisions.

Croatia President Wants Cabinet Out If EU Delayed, Poslovni Says, Bloomberg (2011)

Croatian President said the government should resign if the accession treaty with the European Union is not signed by June and the economy deteriorates further.

Croatia: Despite government reshuffling, right still losing to left in popularity, emg.rs (2011)

The leading conservative coalition is still lagging behind the left in popularity with voters, according to the latest Promocija plus poll shows.

New Serb party formed in Croatia, Croatian Times (2011)

A new party representing the interests of the Serbian minority in Croatia has been formed in Borovo (eastern Croatia) on Saturday

CEC announces preliminary results of general elections in Kosovo, SETimes (2011)

The Central Elections Commission announced preliminary results of the parliamentary elections in Kosovo after recounting 40 percent of ballots.

Lunacek: Kosovo elections were manipulated, SETimes (2011)

European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur for Kosovo has stated that the parliamentary elections in Kosovo, held on December 12 and January 9, were manipulated.

ENEMO says Kosovo's elections issues undermine public trust, SETimes (2011)

Irregularities reported during last month's snap parliamentary elections have significantly affected public trust in the democratic process in Kosovo, according to the European Network of Election Monitoring Organisations (ENEMO)

Lunacek: Election irregularities in Kosovo affect visa liberalisation, SETimes (2011)

Irregularities during the December snap elections in Kosovo can also affect the country's EU visa liberalisation process.

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