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Fake ‘elections’ to an illegitimate parliament - PACE Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces
The following statement was issued today by the Platform for Dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE): “It is already clear: the so-called ‘elections’ to the State Duma beginning today will not meet international democratic standards...
Round table during the PACE session on Fake ‘elections’ in Russia: what next?
A parliamentary round table on the topic Fake ‘elections’ in Russia: what next? will take place at 1 p.m. on Monday 28 September, on the margins of the Assembly’s Autumn plenary session in Strasbourg, livestreamed via the Assembly’s YouTube channel. The event is organised by the PACE Platform for...
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,...
PACE to observe the parliamentary elections in Morocco
A 20-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Elisabetta Gardini (Italy, ECPA), will travel to Morocco from 21 to 24 September 2026 to observe the conduct of the parliamentary elections. The delegation will meet, in particular, the Director of...
First Sweden election observation mission by Congress welcomes well-run process and high participation
Commenting on the overall mission to observe local and regional elections in Sweden on 13 September 2026, Marcin Golaszewski (Poland, EPP/CCE), Head of delegation, noted: “The seven Congress...
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...
PACE delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina
A seven-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Jone Blikra (Norway, SOC), will make a pre-electoral visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina from 15 to 17 September to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the general elections on 4...
International Day of Democracy: democracy is experienced first and foremost locally
Congress President Gunn Marit Helgesen notes advance of decentralisation of power across Europe
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...
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...
Women candidates in Bosnia and Herzegovina build confidence and solidarity through Council of Europe Academy
Participants of the Academy, Jovana (left), Selma and Aida The atmosphere is lively and warm in Neum. With the sea stretching beyond the conference hall windows, participants exchange inside...
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...
PACE pre-election delegation calls for inclusive, transparent and trusted parliamentary elections in Morocco
“Morocco has considerable experience in organising elections, and preparations for 23 September 2026 are well advanced. The coming weeks should be used to ensure that all voters and contestants can participate on equal terms and have confidence in every stage of the process,” said Elisabetta...
Parliamentary Assembly delegation makes pre-electoral visit to Morocco
A five-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), led by Elisabetta Gardini (Italy, ECPA), will make a pre-electoral visit to Morocco from 31 August to 2 September to assess the election campaign and political climate prior to the parliamentary elections on...
Kazakhstan’s elections technically well prepared, but lacked political pluralism
Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe among international observers
How one summer school is building the Republic of Moldova's next generation of voters
Like many young people, Victor Zinenco, a 19-year-old student at State Pedagogical University “Ion Creangă”, had witnessed several elections before casting his first vote. Yet he gained a...
Kazakhstan’s elections were technically well prepared, but took place in an environment lacking political pluralism, international observers say
Kazakhstan’s 23 August early parliamentary elections, while technically well prepared, took place in an environment lacking political pluralism. Political choice was reduced by the lack of distinct political alternatives, with all contesting parties supporting the...
Parliamentary Assembly to observe the early parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
A 19-member delegation of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), headed by Sevilay Çelenk (Türkiye, UEL), will travel to Kazakhstan from 21 to 24 August to observe the early parliamentary elections alongside observers from the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly and the OSCE Office...
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...
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...
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