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From Virtual Money to Real Influence: Political Finance and Election Integrity in the digital era
The fourth edition of the Regional Conference Money in Politics, held in Chisinau, has brought together around 100 representatives of electoral bodies, government officials, and international experts from across Europe to explore the rapidly evolving challenges of political finance and electoral...
Investing in election administration in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen democratic resilience
Strengthening the professionalism of election administration is key to safeguarding the integrity of electoral processes and building public trust in democratic institutions. This was one of the main messages of a round-table discussion on 16 June 2026 in Sarajevo dedicated to establishing a...
Посилення виборчої стійкості: українські та швейцарські органи влади обмінялися досвідом у сфері виборів та демократичної участі
Українська делегація високого рівня у складі представників Центральної виборчої комісії та Міністерства закордонних справ України здійснила триденний робочий візит до Швейцарії з метою зміцнення співпраці та обміну досвідом з федеральними, кантональними та муніципальними органами влади Швейцарії...
Preparations of electoral management bodies for the strategic planning cycle
Seven participants, comprising experts from the Republic of Moldova and international consultants, gathered in Bologna, Italy, for a three-day workshop based on the Council of Europe URSO toolkit for strategic planning and prioritisation of electoral co-operation. The event aimed to enhance the...
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...
