Electoral cooperation newsroom
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...
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...
Coordination meetings drive forward the implementation of Albania’s Electoral Education Package
Albania is moving closer to nationwide electoral education. In series of coordination meetings with the Central Election Commission, the Agency for Pre-University Education and the Agency for Quality Assurance in Pre-University Education, were presented newly developed Electoral Education Package...
Albania’s Central Election Commission advances strategic planning for 2027-2031
The Central Election Commission of Albania held a two-day institutional strategic planning retreat to review the implementation of its current Strategic Plan 2022-2026 and lay the foundations for the development of the new Strategic Plan 2027-2031. The Central Election Commission leadership,...
