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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,...
Election simulations give citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina first-hand experience of new voting procedures
Thousands of citizens across Bosnia and Herzegovina had the opportunity to experience the new voting procedures ahead of the 2026 General Elections through a nationwide series of practical election simulations organised in cooperation with the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina...
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
Strengthening professional, accurate and balanced media elections reporting was the focus of a training for journalists and media professionals in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Participants had the opportunity to learn about European standards for professional election reporting and how these standards...
New Council of Europe study provides recommendations for more accessible and inclusive elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Council of Europe has prepared a comparative study on the participation of persons with disabilities in electoral processes, providing practical and actionable recommendations to improve the accessibility and inclusiveness of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The study analyses relevant...
