ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Bulgarian President Parvanov's Much ABV About Nothing (Novinite, 2010)

New political formation in Bulgaria - does it have a future?

Croatia's HSLS rules out post-election coalition with HDZ (SETimes, 2010)

On the announcement of Darinko Kosor, leader of the Croatian Social Liberal Party (HSLS).

Croatian government, unions agree on referendum issue (SETimes, 2010)

On a referendum to be held in Croatia and the coalition called "Union for Changes".

EU Mission Unhappy That Alleged Suspects Running In Kosovo Elections (rferl, 2010)

A top official with the European Union's law-and-order mission in Kosovo (EULEX) says the mission is unhappy that Kosovar political parties are fielding candidates in the upcoming parliamentary elections who are under investigation or on trial for crimes, RFE/RL's Balkan Service reports.

UN urges greater cooperation in Kosovo (Euronews, 2010)

Because ethnic relations in Kosovo appear to be deteriorating and could ignite wider violence.

Two missions will monitor Kosovo's snap elections (SETimes, 2010)

The December 12th snap elections will be monitored by two organisations -- one local and one European, according to the network of NGOs Democracy in Action.

Number of Kosovo Candidates Under Probes Causes Concern (Balkan Isnight, 2010)

Kosovo's Election Commission says candidates can only be disqualified from December's poll if they have been found guilty.

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British Virgin Islands: O’Neal calls for clean elections as VIP launches campaign, BVI News (2011)

As his party officially begins its election campaign, Premier of the British Virgin Islands and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) appeals for peaceful elections.

St. Lucia: MOFA denies accusations of meddling in St. Lucia election, China Post (2011)

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) dismissess claims made by the main opposition party of St. Lucia, that Taiwan's ambassador to St. Lucia, Tom Chou, made questionable political donations to the ruling United Workers Party (UWP).

Bahamas constitution party sets dates for Abaco and GB conventions, The Tribune (2011)

THE Bahamas Constitution Party officially begins its election campaign with two-day conventions in Grand Bahama and Abaco next month.

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British Virgin Islands:Thursday Deadline to Register for 2011 General Elections, BVI Platinum (2011)

Today marks the deadline for BVI Islanders to ensure they are on the voters list for the next general elections. According to the Elections Act after the dissolution of the House of Assembly, eligible persons have two days to ensure that they are registered to vote in the Territory. A preliminary list will be published on Monday, September 19.

ECOWAS Observation Mission of the Presidential Election in Cape Verde Allafrica (2011)

The presidential elections in Cap verde was declared credible , free and fair by ECOWAS electoral observation mission team led by Mr. David Adenze Kangah, Deputy Chair of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. Although the election was in most cases well organized, In some cases official were late opening the pooling station, and one act of intimidation was reported. Also it was denoted that there no domestic observers and a low voter turnout.

Singapore: The Full Result, The Strait Times (2011)

This article reports on the full result of Singapore’s general election, 7 May 2011.

Thailand: EC begins election meetings, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that Thailand’s Election Commission has begun their preparation for the general election scheduled 3 July 2011. The EC has begun preparing for registration of candidates in the party list system. According to the election law, the registration of candidates in the constituency system must be within 20 days after a royal decree for a general election takes effect.

Thailand: EC: Biased officials aiding candidates, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports on the statements of one of Thai’s Election Commissioner on the partiality of high-ranking government officials. These officials are reported to help some candidates electioneer ahead of the official campaign period. The EC will issue red and yellow cards immediately to prevent these candidates from running for election.

Thailand: Court clears election bills, Bangkok Post (2011)

This article reports that Thailand's Constitution Court has cleared three election-related organic laws passed by Parliament recently, citing that they complied with the March amendments. The three organic laws pertain to the election of MPs, senators, political parties and Election Commission. The bills will become law after they are published in the Royal Gazette.