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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...
Strengthening the role of civil society and media in electoral processes in Albania
The European Union - Council of Europe action “Support to the Electoral Cycle in Albania” (SECA) will contribute to strengthening the role of civil society and media as important actors in promoting transparent, inclusive and accountable electoral processes in Albania. Over the coming months,...
CEC of Ukraine Strengthens Crisis Communication Preparedness for Post-War Elections
Ensuring that electoral authorities are fully equipped to anticipate and respond to potential crisis situations is essential for safeguarding public trust and confidence in future post-war elections. In this context, a brainstorming session on challenges and scenarios related to potential crisis...
Empowering Moldova’s next generation: Youth Electoral School 2026
23 Moldovan young people from across the country (Chișinău, Anenii Noi, Basarabeasca, Criuleni, Dubăsari, Orhei, Râșcani, Telenești), as well as from diaspora communities (in Ireland, Romania, and Germany), participated in the Electoral School for Young People, held from 6th to 9th August 2026 in...
Strengthening Elections: Moldova reviews progress in implementing International Elections Observation Missions’ recommendations
The follow up and implementation of recommendations issued by international election observation missions, the Venice Commission and the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova were at the centre of a discussion organised by the Council of Europe and the Central Electoral Commission of...
