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Review of electoral administration training with Central Election Commission trainers in Albania
The analysis “Electoral Administration Trainings: Challenges and Practical Solutions - Dialogue with Trainers” was concluded on 30-31 May 2026, bringing together certified electoral trainers of the Central Election Commission of Albania. The event provided an opportunity to reflect on the current...
Strengthening election reporting in the age of disinformation and AI
Strengthening professional, accurate and balanced reporting during elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the focus of a two-day training for media professionals dedicated to reporting on electoral processes. The training took place in Neum on 12-14 May 2026. Its aim was to support journalists...
Advancing electoral training and education in Albania
On 25 May 2026, national stakeholders and international partners gathered in Tirana at the consultative roundtable co-organized by the Council of Europe and the Central Election Commission, with the goal of shaping a vision for sustainable electoral training and education. Ilirjan Celibashi,...
BRIDGE: Advancing excellence in Albanian elections
On 18-19 May 2026, members and senior staff of the Central Election Commission took part in the BRIDGE Showcase on Building Institutional Excellence in Elections. The workshop aimed to introduce key concepts related to institutional excellence, leadership, resilience, ethics, and organisational...
Council of Europe empowers future women political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Twenty women from Bosnia and Herzegovina who plan to run in elections, or who have previously run but were not elected, completed the first Council of Europe Academy for Women Candidates, a unique training programme designed to strengthen women’s participation in political life. Through four...
Strengthening Moldovan Magistrates’ Expertise in Electoral Dispute Resolution
More than 35 judges, prosecutors, and electoral officials from the Republic of Moldova further enhanced their ability to resolve electoral disputes by participating in a training session organised in Chisinau. The training brought together national experts and international expertise, icluding Mr...
Strengthening transparency and integrity in election-related public procurement in Bosnia and Herzegovina
16 staff members of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina broadened their understanding of public procurement rules and procedures during a training programme in Neum on 21-23 April, organised by the Council of Europe. Participants discussed practical challenges related to...
Joint Statement concerning the results of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue “Good Democratic Governance in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward in Post-War Period”
We, participants of the Fifth Session of the High-Level Dialogue “Good Democratic Governance in Ukraine: Achievements, Challenges and the Way Forward in Post-War Period”, which was held in Strasbourg (France) on 1-2 April 2026: Condemn the Russian Federation’s war of aggression against Ukraine...
Promoting a safer public space in Bosnia and Herzegovina by recognising and preventing hate speech
Civil servants in Bosnia and Herzegovina are strengthening their ability to recognise, respond to and prevent hate speech, following a tailored training organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the BiH Civil Service Agency. The training, held in Mostar on 24-25 March, brought...
Strengthening Moldovan magistrates’ skills on examination of electoral misdemeanours
The training session focused on the legal and practical complexities surrounding misdemeanours that infringe political, labour, and constitutional rights. It applied strong emphasis on passive electoral corruption, violation of regulations concerning the management of the financial resources of...
