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Electoral Officials in ATU Gagauzia better prepared for the2026 Regional Elections
Free, fair and credible elections depend on the professionalism, integrity and preparedness of electoral officials. In the context of the regional elections for the People’s Assembly and the Governor (Bashkan) of the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, scheduled for 15 November 2026, the...
Strengthening electoral justice in the Republic of Moldova: lessons from previous elections
Around 30 Moldovan judges, prosecutors and specialised electoral officials from the Central Electoral Commission strengthened their capacity to resolve electoral disputes, fairly, consistently and promptly, thereby protecting voters’ rights. The training, held in Chișinău, focused on practical...
Strengthening knowledge and skills of electoral officials on administrative procedures
A workshop on administrative procedures and electoral disputes was held in Chișinău on 15 October 2026, bringing together 25 representatives of the Central Electoral Commission of the Republic of Moldova (CEC) and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training (CICDE). The event aimed to strengthen...
Strengthening reporting skills: Journalists’ Electoral School
Around 20 representatives of regional and national media took part in the Electoral School for Journalists, held in Comrat, ATU Gagauzia. The two-day programme focused on the legal framework, context and administration of the 2026 regional elections: elections to the People’s Assembly of the...
Central Election Commission validates its 2027–2031 Strategic Plan and Education Strategy with Council of Europe support
The Council of Europe supported the Central Election Commission (CEC) in validating and operationalising its Strategic Plan, and Education Strategy (2027-2031) at a two-day workshop. Building on earlier support to develop the strategies, the workshop brought together CEC leadership and staff,...
Simulacije izbora omogućile građanima širom Bosne i Hercegovine da se upoznaju s novim procedurama glasanja
Hiljade građana širom Bosne i Hercegovine imale su priliku da se, uoči Opštih izbora 2026. godine, upoznaju sa novim procedurama glasanja kroz niz praktičnih simulacija glasanja organizovanih u saradnji sa Centralnom izbornom komisijom Bosne i Hercegovine (CIK BiH). Od kraja augusta do kraja...
New Electoral trainers strengthen skills to support forthcoming elections
New trainers supporting the professional development of Albania’s electoral administration ahead of the 2027 elections strengthened their knowledge and skills during a five-day training, organised with the support of the European Union and Council of Europe. The programme covered the roles and...
Same law, different habits - A study on inclusive elections in the Republic of Moldova shows what accessibility should really be
A new Council of Europe study finds that persons with disabilities in the Republic of Moldova continue to face significant barriers to exercising their voting rights. While recent reforms have ended blanket exclusions, practical and legal inconsistencies remain - particularly for...
Strengthening Professional Media Coverage of Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Jačanje profesionalnog, tačnog i uravnoteženog izvještavanja o izborima bilo je u fokusu treninga za novinare i medijske profesionalce u Bosni i Hercegovini. Učesnici su imali priliku upoznati se sa evropskim standardima profesionalnog izvještavanja o izborima i načinima na koje se oni prenose u...
Nova studija Vijeća Evrope donosi preporuke za pristupačnije i inkluzivnije izbore u Bosni i Hercegovini
Vijeće Evrope izradilo je komparativnu studiju o učešću osoba sa invaliditetom u izbornim procesima, koja donosi praktične i primjenjive preporuke za unapređenje pristupačnosti i inkluzivnosti izbora u Bosni i Hercegovini. Studija analizira relevantne međunarodne i evropske standarde i dobre...
