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Fiji NGO says any political dialogue on electoral reforms must be inclusive, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

This article reports on the Fiji’s Citizens’ Constitutional Forum's belief that if the government resumes an inclusive political dialogue on electoral reform will be a sign of its commitment to the 2014 elections.

Niger's Presidential Race Will Include First Female Candidate, VOA (2010)

Former Minister of Culture Mariama Bayard is one of the first to declare her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election and is the first women to ever run for president in Niger. The vote is scheduled for January 3 and local and legislative elections will be held around the same time.

Estonia: Population Register Act as amended (2009)

Population Register Act, Passed 31 May 2000 (RT1 I 2000, 50, 317), entered into force 1 August 2000, amended by the following Act: 20.05.2009 entered into force 01.07.2010 - RT I 2009, 30, 177.

Zambia: 25 MMD Members Defect to Patriotic Front, AllAfrica (2011)

It is reported that some members of the opposition MMD in Lusaka Province have defected to the rulling Patriotic Front (PF). It is reported that some reasons for defecting were harassment and intimidation.

Zambia: Scott advices parties opposing PF, Times of Zambia (2011)

Vice President of Zambia, Guy Scott told opposition political parties that they will make themelves unpopular if the oppose the government. He said the rulling Patriotic Front (PF), is implementing pro-people policies.

Madagascar postpones constitution referendum, IOL (2010)

Madagascar delays constitutional referendum.

Zimbabwe to amend election laws - minister, IOL (2010)

Changes to be made on the Zimbabwe election laws.

Voting laws overhauled in Zimbabwe, IOL (2010)

Parliament agree on the changes to be made on the election laws.

Poland elects new president (Euronews, 2010)

The frontrunner throughout the campaign, the 58 year- old edged rival Jaroslaw Kaczynski to victory, who quickly conceded defeat.

Factbox: Five facts about Poland's Komorowski, Reuters (2010)

This article offers some brief bographical notes on the presidential candidate Bronislaw Komorowski. Komorowski will face Jaroslaw Kaczynski in Sunday's presidential election run-off.

Polish presidential election: Bronislaw Komorowski profile, Telegraph (2010)

This article profiles Bronislaw Komorowski, declared the winner of the Polish presidential run-off by exit polls. It discusses details of his family life as well as changes in his political position throughout his career.

Interim president appears to have slight lead in Polish elections, CNN (2010)

The national election commission has reported that Interim President Bronislaw Komorowski holds a 5 percent lead in Poland's runoff election against Jaroslaw Kaczynski. The first round of voting failed to give either candidate a clear majority.

Komorowski back ahead in tight Polish poll count, Reuters UK (2010)

Bronislaw Komorowski, won Poland's presidential election, exit polls showed on Sunday, minutes after polling stations closed in the second and final round of voting.

Komorowski on course for victory, Radio Polskie (2010)

Exit polls indicate that Bronislaw Komorowski will win the presidential election. With 95 percent of votes counted Poland’s national election commission announced Komorowski has a lead over Jaroslaw Kaczynski.

Bronislaw Komorowski leads Polish presidential poll, BBC (2010)

Bronislaw Komorowski, Poland's acting president appears to be the winner of the run-off election against Jaroslaw Kaczynski.

EU's dream candidate wins Polish election, EUobserver (2010)

Bronislaw Komorowski, from the Civic Platform party won Poland's presidential election on Sunday (4 July). Komorowski is popular among younger voters and has a pro-European stance.

Bronislaw Komorowski claims victory from Polish expats, Radio Polskie (2010)

In spite of substantial support from the Polish diaspora Jaroslaw Kaczynski has failed to secure victory against Bronislaw Komorowski.

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Albania: Observation Report, Parliamentary Elections, The International Republican Institute (1996)

This detailed report from the International Republican Institute (IRI) discusses observations Albania's third multi-party parliamentary election. The report includes both positive and negative aspects of the process including strong voter education and high turnout.

Sweden:Left Party changes name to "Welfare Party", The Local (2010)

The Left Party in Sweden has temporarily changed its name to the Welfare Party for the duration of the election campaign. The move is an attempt to focus on its central campaign issues and shift away from recent criticism of the party leader.