ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Czech Republic: Talks Toward a New Government (The New York Times, 2010)

President Vaclav Klaus on Friday asked the leader of the center-right Civic Democrat party, Petr Necas, to lead talks on forming the next government, after three center-right parties cumulatively won the most votes in elections last weekend.

Czech right leader to form govt, Fitch ups outlook (Reuters, 2010)

Czech President Vaclav Klaus asked right-wing Civic Democrat leader Petr Necas on Friday to lead talks on forming the next government, after centre-right parties won a decisive majority in an election last weekend.

Dismissing calls for status quo, Fiji leader firm on 2014 election date, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

Commodore Frank Bainimarama reaffirmed that the 2014 elections in Fiji will be held as planned. With this official statement, the interim Prime Minister responded to the opposition party's fear of a possible delay in the election date.

Rwanda Liberal Party select presidential candidate, Angola Press (2010)

This article discusses the candidate chosen by the Liberal Party to run against President Paul Kagame in the August 9 election.

Rwandan Opposition Seeks Inclusion Ahead of Poll, VOA (2010)

The articled discusses efforts by the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda to register to run in the August 9 presidential election. The party claims that the government has prevented them from registering for the past ten months.

Netherlands: VVD will not rule with Wilders because of senate problem, Dutch News (2010)

This article reports on the latest developments for the upcoming elections in the Netherlands. The VVD Liberal party decided not to form a coalition with the far-right PVV party, led by Geert Wilders.

Nigeria:Council of State Meets Over INEC Chair, All Africa (2010)

This article discusses the anticipated announcement from President Goodluck Jonathan regarding the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Nigeria: Daily Independent holds symposium for June 12, The Punch (2010)

This article discusses the symposium to be held by the Nigerian newspaper The Daily Independent, which will focus on issues of electoral reform and credibility.

Rutte could form next Dutch government, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

This article presents and analyzes the latest polls for the upcoming Dutch elections. According to this polls, the center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy will gain most of the seats in the Parliament. For the past weeks, the opposition Labor Party seemed to be the front-runner.

In Dutch elections, Europe is not an issue, NRC Handelsbland (2010)

This article discusses the most debated issues in the Dutch electoral campaign. Most parties rarely mention the European Union as an issue, and almost no one questions its role. This is an unprecedented trend in the country.

Ghana:Rawlings urged to stop vicious campaign against Mills Administration, Ghana News Agency (2010)

This article discusses the campaign for the 2012 general election. Former President Rawlings has been campaigning against his former Vice-president John Evans Atta Mills.

Fatah may seek Palestinian election delay, UPI (2010)

This article discusses the potential postponement of next month's elections because of internal riffs within the Palestinian Fatah movement.

Solomons electoral commission begins training drive for 2010 poll, Radio New Zealand International (2010)

The Solomon Islands Electoral Commission started training more than 2.000 election officials for the upcoming elections. The date for the elections is yet to be defined by the Governor General.

New party to encourage more women MPs in the Solomons, Radio Australia (2010)

This article presents an interview to Delma Nori founder of the new women party in the Solomon Islands: Twelve Pillars to Peace and Prosperity Party. This party wants to promote women participation in politics.

Netherlands: The return of the bourgeoisie, Der Spiegel (2010)

This article discusses the latest developments in Dutch politics. Opposite trends dwell in the same national identity and shape the electoral campaign.

Jordan:Premier urges youths to have a say in polls, The Jordan Times (2010)

This article discusses Prime Minister Samir Rifai's efforts to encourage youth to participate in the upcoming parliamentary elections.

In Belgium's election, language is the real battle, Reuters (2010)

This article discusses the linguistic battle in the electoral campaign in Belgium. French-speaking and Dutch-speaking communities are fighting for their political representation.

Voting age may be lowered to 16 in Finnish municipal elections, The Helsinki Times (2010)

This article discusses the proposal to lower the voting age to 16 in the Finnish electoral law. A ministry of justice working group is currently evaluating this proposal (only for municipal elections).

Former Fiji Prime Minister concerned elections may be delayed, Radio Australia (2010)

This article presents an interview to former Fiji Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry. Mr Chaudhry is the leader of the Fijian Labour Party and is now expressing his fears about Commodore Bainimarama's claims to postpone the 2014 elections.

Chaudhry calls on Fiji's leader to hold referendum, Australia Network News (2010)

This article reports on the former Fijian Prime Minister's calls to hold a referendum. Mahendra Chaudhry criticized the interim Prime Ministers statement about a possible postponement of the 2014 elections in the Fiji.