ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Komorowski Still Ahead in Polish Presidential Race (Angus Reid, 2010)

Bronislaw Komorowski remains the frontrunner in Poland’s presidential race, according to a poll by GfK Polonia published in Rzeczpospolita. 47 per cent of respondents would vote for the Civic Platform (PO) candidate and former defence minister in this month’s election.

Poland: Reactions to presidential debate, Thenews.pl (2010)

Reactions to Sunday’s presidential debate, broadcast on Poland’s public broadcaster, TVP, suggest the confrontation did not constitute a breakthough for any of the candidates.

Hungary municipality reform seen from 2014 -Fidesz (Interactive Investor, 2010)

A comprehensive reform of Hungary's inefficient local government sector requires lots of preparation and changes could only be introduced from 2014, the ruling Fidesz party's candidate for Budapest mayor said.

Zimbabwe: ZESN trains 300 poll observers, The Zimbabwean (2010)

The Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) has trained 300 observers to monitor political financing ahead of next year’s planned harmonised polls.

Hopes Nauru electors will choose workable government in Saturday poll, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The people of Nauru will go to the polls for the second time in the past eight weeks. Last week, the caretaker President Marcus Stephen called for new elections because the parliament could not overcome the political impasse after the April elections.

Belgium will not fall apart because of separatist success, The Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the success of the New Flemish Alliance in the June 13 elections in Belgium. The results of the elections draw attention to the social tensions over the economic crisis, rather than true nationalist feelings.

Irish voters want election this year, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the latest opinion poll in Ireland. The poll revealed that the majority of Irish voters would like to have an election in 2010 (and not wait until 2012). The ruling party lost support of most of the electorate, unlike the Labour Party (for the first time in first position).

Ireland: Gilmore seeks to build 'election fund', The Irish Times (2010)

Eamon Gilmore, leader of the Labour Party, set up a fund-raising campaign for the party's electoral campaign. After the recent opinion poll, the Labour Party is very confident for the upcoming elections in 2012.

Fine Gael still on top in Irish politics, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

This article presents the results of the latest opinion polls in Ireland. Fine Gael, the main opposition party, gained most of the support from the electorate (30%).

Germany: Embattled coalition faces calls for fresh elections, The Local (2010)

The opposition parties are calling for new elections in Germany. The center-right government, the opposition claims, did not react properly to the economic crisis and the coalition is not stable.

Malaysia: Up To Government To Call Early General Election, Says Dr M, Bernama (20100).

This article discusses the possibility on conducting general election ahead of its scheduled year in 2013.

Thailand: Bangkok by-election will be held on July 25, The Nation (2010).

This article discusses by-election in Bangkok's Constituency that will be held on July 25, while the advance voting will be held on July 17 and 18.

Philippines: Comelec asked to refund P3.7-million filing fees, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the call out to Philippines’ Commission on Elections (Comelec) to refund filing fees paid for electoral cases because the commission failed to resolve them on time.

Indonesia: Bill Would Allow Party Oversight of Elections, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the revision of the bill on electoral management.

Indonesia: Few women aspirants in South Sulawesi elections: Expert, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses women candidates to contest in South Sulawesi’s regional elections.

Indonesia: Women in politics ignored by legislators, parties: Experts, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses the support from political parties and legislators for women in politics.

Bulgaria: Date of General Elections to Be Shifted Due to Belene NPP Referendum, Standart News (2012)

Prime minister of Bulgaria suggested holding referendum on the construction of Belene Nuclear Power Plant simultaneously with general elections.

Moldova's Central Electoral Commission refuses to hold referendum on joining the Customs Union, Vestnik Kavkaza (2012)

Central Electoral Commission of Moldova refused to hold referendum on joining Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan because only 32 thousand out of 230 thousand signatures collected were valid.

Romanian court to rule on president's impeachment Aug. 31, Reuters (2012)

Romanian Constitutional court will decide on validity on Romanian referendum to impeach the president Basescu. The referendum fell short of required threshold of voters thus leaving Basescu in the position.

Turkey Sets Presidential Election Date, Turkish weekly (2012)

Turkish deputy Prime Minister announced that presidential elections shall be held in August 2014.