ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Three women in new Czech parliament's leadership (M&C, 2010)

The Czech Republic's new parliament in its opening session on Thursday elected three women to its four-member leadership.

Czech caretaker cabinet resigns, clears way for new government (Earth Times, 2010)

The Czech Republic's caretaker government of Prime Minister Jan Fischer resigned on Friday, moving the country closer to a new centre-right government resulting from the May general election.

Czech PM quits for new govt (The Straits Times, 2010)

CZECH Prime Minister Jan Fischer formally quit on Friday, paving the way for a new centre-right coalition to form a government a month after a general election.

RADENKOVIC: COMPROMISE IN KOSOVO – THE ONLY SOLUTION (Radio Srbija, 2010)

Local authorities in the northern part of Kosovska Mitrovica and in the municipality of Novo Brdo in Kosovo should be formed no later than July 1 or 30 days after announcement of final results. The parties of the ruling coalition stated that they will have majority in both municipalities. Mirjana Nikolic talked about this, but also about the situation in the province with the Coordinator of the SPS Main Committee for Kosovo and Metohija and MP, Dejan Radenkovic.

Albin Kurti Is Getting Ready For Kosovo Elections (AllVoices, 2010)

The leader of radical Albanian Self-determination movement Albin Kurti believes the current system, based on Marrti Ahtisaari’s Plan for Kosovo, can be changed, and expects the changes to take place after the elections next year.

New Kosovo municipality holds elections (SETimes.com, 2010)

Voters in the newly created Serb-dominated municipality of Partesh/Partes went to the polls on Sunday (June 20th) to elect local leaders.

Latvia's president seeks constitutional reform at parliament's expense (Daily News, 2010)

Latvian President Valdis Zatlers has announced his support of overhauling the presidential position’s powers and election process at the expense of the parliament.

Brazil:Brazil gears up for close presidential contest, BBC (2010)

In the past, Brazil has seen some thrilling presidential elections with candidates promising radical changes, financial markets in turmoil, and uncertainty about the future causing in turn political and economical instability.

Brazil:Brazil's ruling party presidential candidate to spend 104 mln dollars in campaign, Xinhua (2010)

Brazil's ruling party presidential candidate Dilma Rousseff, from the Workers' Party (PT), reported Monday to the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) that her campaign budget would amount to 187 million reais (104 million U.S. dollars).

Myanmar: Three Pre-election Reports, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses three pre-election reports for Myanmar; Listening to Voices from Inside: People's Perspectives on Myanmar's 2010 Election” by Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (CPCS), “Update Briefing of the Myanmar Elections” by International Crisis Group (ICG), and “Burma's 2010 Elections: Implications of the New Constitution and Election Laws” by US Congressional Research Service.

Indonesia: Party Confederations Idea Likely to Fail, Expert Says, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the idea of political parties confederations for effort to consolidate power ahead 2014 general elections

Thailand: Dem dissolution trial begins Aug 9, Bangkok Post (2010).

This article discusses hearing set by the Constitution Court on August 9 for the case in which the Democrat Party is alleged in violating Political Party Act.

Philippines: Vote recount in Manila Okd, Philippine Daily Inquirer (2010).

This article discusses the recount on Manila May 10 mayoral election result.

Ireland:Carey defends legislation delaying Údarás na Gaeltachta elections, The Irish Times

Minister for Gaeltacht affairs Pat Carey has proposed legislation to extend the term of the 20 member authority to seven and a half years from five and a half years, which would postpone the election scheduled for October.

Japan's Ruling Party Faces Battle, Wall Street Journal (2010)

Due to a decrease of popular support in recent weeks the ruling Democratic Party of Japan will face a difficult battle to gain a majority in the upcoming upper house election.

Canada: Liberals are pitching, but NDP isn't catching, Edmonton Journal (2010)

Alberta Liberals reached out to the NDP through a newspaper ad, but the NDP have indicated that they are not interested in cooperating with the Liberals.

Rwanda's Kagame to Face 3 Challengers in Election, VOA (2010)

The electoral commission has cleared 4 candidates, including sitting president Paul Kagame, to run in the upcoming elections on August 9. Some critics have accused Kagame of limiting freedom of expression ahead of the vote.

Indonesia: E-Voting a Boon, if Managed Properly, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the possibility of the application of electronic voting systems in Indonesia.

Myanmar: Authorities File Suit against New Political Party, The Irrawaddy (2010).

This article discusses Yangon City Development Committee in eastern Rangoon who accused a political party of violating law by asking donations at public markets.

Kenya:Matuga By-election poll officials trained, IIEC (2010)

Training for clerks will take place on 9th and 10th at the following four centres- Kwale, Burani, Waa and Shimba Hills. Matuga has 101 polling centres with a total 41,734 registered voters. Vote tallying will be held at Matuga Government Training College, GTI, where results will be displayed on a large screen and replicated at Lilian Towers, Nairobi.