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Hungary: MSZP chair says Socialists only party offering “democratic” alternative to Fidesz, Politics.hu (2012)

From 2014 in Hungary a single round elections to parliament will be held and parties will no longer have an opportunity to form electoral coalitions and mutually withdraw their candidates before a second round, thus changing the coalition formation policies by the parties.

Romania Passes Controversial Election Law, BalkanInsight (2012)

On 22nd of May, Parliament of Romania passed controversial election law, which eliminates minimum 5% threshold for party representation in parliament. The law was adopted with 180 votes in favor and 30 against.

Romanian Social-Liberals Keep Lead in Opinion Polls, IMAS Shows, BloombergBusinessweek (2012)

Before local elections in Romania on 10th of June and general elections in November, Social Democrats and Liberals leads in opinion polls.

EU eyes Albania's presidential election, Outcome Magazine (2012)

Before an upcoming presidential election in Albania’s Parliament, the European Commissioner for Enlargement Stefan Fule said that it might impact Albania’s integration to the European Union and therefore elections will be closely watched by him.

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Latest Guinea election date in doubt over electoral body disputes, CNN (2010)

This article reports on the possible postponement of the second round of presidential elections in Guinea. The election is scheduled for October 24, but it has already been postponed three times for various reasons. According to some sources, there are political disputes within the National Independent Electoral Commission (CENI) that prevent the electoral body from working on important technical issues. Last week, twelve CENI members filed a petition to request the dismissal of the commission's head, Louseny Camara.

USA: Study details black voters' potential impact on congressional races, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article discusses the role of the African-American minority in the forthcoming midterm elections in the United States. According to a report of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, African-American voters could have a major role in the elections of 20 House of Representatives and 14 Senators. This community, however, is characterized by a low turnout in nonpresidential election years.

Viet Nam: Lawmakers discuss changes to constitution, Viet Nam News Agency (2012).

This article discusses the review to amend the 1992 Constitution.

Zimbabwe: 30,000 new voters register to vote, SW Radio Africa (2013)

In this article, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson says nearly 30000 new voters have registers since the mobile registration exercise was launched two weeks ago.

South Africa: IEC chair to defend her position, SABCNews (2014)

In this article, chairperson of the IEC, Adv. Pansy Tlakula says she is ready defend her position in the Electoral Court. A number of opposition parties want her to step down over the IEC headquarters lease scandal.

South Africa: Mugabe backs the ANC for the 2014 elections, News24 (2014)

In this artice, Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe throwS his weight behind the ANC stating they have the country's best interest at heart.

Libyans register to vote in landmark elections, Chicago Tribune (2012)

Libyans began registering at 1500 registration centres on Tuesday 1 May, to vote in June elections for a national assembly, as the country prepared for its first free polls.

Local elections: Voters set for council and mayoral polls across UK, BBC (2012)

This news article says voters go to the polls on Thursday 3 May for local elections in England, Wales and Scotland - and to elect mayors in London, Liverpool and Salford. More than 4,700 seats are up for grabs on 128 English councils, most of which were last contested in 2008. Every seat on Scotland's 32 unitary authorities is up for election and the make-up of 21 unitary authorities in Wales will also be decided.

South Africa: Mangaung ‘can help a DA-led coalition topple ANC’, IOL (2012)

In this article, the opposition party in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance(DA) sees the upcoming African National Congress(ANC) elective conference as an opportunity for them to grow. The DA plans build on the divisions within the ANC to gain support in the Free State province.

Malaysia: Postal Voting Still Relevant – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the postal voting system in the Malaysia elections.

Malaysia: Redelineation Exercise Not A Breach Of The Federal Constitution – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses redelineation of electoral boundaries conducted by Malaysia lection Commission.

Thai election commission announces official election result, Xinhua News (2011).

This article reports the official election result announced by the Election Commission in which Pheu Thai Party won with 265 seats, while Democrat Party with 159 seats.

Thai election commission to verify voting result on July 12, Xinhua News (2011).

This article reports the Election Commission expectation of the completion of vote counting on July 12.

Tunisia: Early signs in Tunisian election point to strong Islamist showing, monitors call the vote fair, Washington Post (2011)

This news artciel says that Tunisian authorities counted votes Monday 24 October in the first free election in the nation’s history, with early signs that a once-banned Islamist party is leading in the country that unleashed uprisings across the Arab world.

St. Kitts and Nevis: Premier Parry announces Nevis Election Day, SKN Vibes (2011)

Premier and Leader of the Nevis Reformation Party (NRP), Hon. Joseph Parry has announced that Nevisians will go to the polls on Monday, July 11, 2011, seven days after nomination day which is scheduled for July 4, 2011.