ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Vucic: Early election only way out for Serbia (EMportal, 2010)

Serbian Progressive Party deputy leader Aleksandar Vucic said in Belgrade on Sept. 22 that social and economic indicators in Serbia were proving that an early election was the only way out for the country.

No progressive Party, Democratic Party of Serbia coalition (EMportal, 2010)

The Serbian Progressive Party will cooperate with the Democratic Party of Serbia neither before nor after the elections if the Democratic Party of Serbia's position remains the same, said Serbian Progressive Party President Tomislav Nikolic on Sept. 23.

Opposition Blues in Ukraine (BRAMA, 2010)

Introducing a rightwing political party, this time in Ukraine. Earlier in September it has disrupted an important opposition rally in Kyiv. Svoboda All-Ukrainian Union is usually described as a nationalist party. It stands far to the right of democratic Rukh Party which pictures itself as being right-of-center.

Ukraine: Tymoshenko ready for battle again (Kyiv Post, 2010)

Something in the morning papers had annoyed Yulia Tymoshenko. A steely glint flashed in her eyes as she reached for copies of two newspapers she said are controlled by the Party of Regions.

Four CEC members warn Yanukovych – no fair elections likely in Ukraine (ZIK, 2010)

Four members of the Central Election Commission have sent an open letter to Pres Yanukovych specifying factors that will prevent Ukraine to hold fair local elections due Oct. 31, LigaBiznesInform reports Sept. 23.

Zambia:EISA Election Observer Mission Report, Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections (2011))

EISA Election Observer Mission Report: Zambia Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government elections 20 September 2011.

Uganda:GENERAL UPDATE OF THE NATIONAL VOTERS’ REGISTER, EC (2010)

Whereas the period for the General Update of the National Voters’ Register was earlier indicated as 15th April – 15th May 2010, a new date has been set, and the exercise shall now commence from 3rd May 2010 to 4th June 2010.

Kazakh hails win, OSCE urges more reform, Reuters (2011)

The article reports that Kazakhstan's veteran leader Nursultan Nazarbayev celebrates his landslide re-election on Monday but Europe's main monitoring mission, OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, said the vote was marred by irregularities and pressed for democratic reforms.

Kazakhstan: reforms necessary for holding democratic elections have yet to materialize, observers say, OSCE/ODIHR (2011)

The statement of OSCE/ODIHR observers said that April 3 presidential vote in Kazakhstan revealed similar shortcomings as those noted in previous elections in the country. The international observers noted that while the election was technically well administered, the absence of opposition candidates and of a vibrant political discourse resulted in a non-competitive environment.

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US outlines possible punitive measures against Belarus following flawed election, crackdown, The Canadian Press (2011)

The United States is outlining punitive steps it is preparing to take against Belarus if the country does not ease its crackdown on the opposition.

EU Foreign Ministers to decide on sanctions against dictator today, Charter 97 (2011)

The EU Foreign Ministers meet in Brussels on January 31 to adopt sanctions against the Belarusian leadership.

Myanmar: 'A step towards democratic change' , Today Online (2011).

This article discusses the composition of the Lower House and Upper House of Myanmar parliament and the election of legislative officers.

Thailand: Amendments need backing from 314 MPs, The Nation (2011).

This article discusses voting by legislators for the charter amendment t o accept or reject the 375+125 MP formula for the future general elections.

Thailand: Amend election laws before poll – pundits, Bangkok Post (2011).

This article discusses a round table forum held by Bangkok Post to discuss the amendment of election laws and future politics in Thailand.

Malaysia: Make Voter Registration Compulsory - PAS Youth, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Malaysian government to make voter registration compulsory.

Indonesia: Dynastic Tendencies? The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the political dynasty in political parties and regional elections Indonesia.

Indonesia: Most regional elections problematic, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the call for revision of the law on election administration by the House of Representatives’ Commission II on home affairs and regional autonomy.

Indonesia: More Election Violence on the Horizon in ‘Peak Season,’ Poll Watchdog Warns, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of riots during local elections from June to July as stated by Bawaslu (Election Supervisory Board).

The Philippines' election: You couldn't make it up, The Economist (2010).

This article discusses the credibility of election technology in the Philippines’ presidential, congressional and local elections on May 10, 2010.