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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Right's Card in the Electoral Law to Take the Colle

A new electoral law proposed by Italy's right-wing coalition aims to secure power in the 2027 elections and potentially facilitate access to the presidency thereafter.

Mar 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

D'Alimonte: 'Excessive majority award, even Berlusconi couldn't do it'

Politologist Roberto D'Alimonte criticizes the method used for the new electoral law in Italy, calling it scandalous and excessive in its majority award.

Mar 1 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Conspiracy Theorists Unleashed on Electoral Law and Referendum Whispers. "But There's No Connection"

In a discussion at Fiumicino Airport, Italian politicians Maurizio Lupi and Stefano Candiani debate the timing of presenting a new electoral law amidst a referendum campaign.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Blocked lists and low threshold are also convenient for the left

Political developments suggest that proposed electoral law changes may be more beneficial to the left than initially perceived.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

FdI's Overreach: Fast Track for Electoral Law. A Dance Around Preferences

The right-wing coalition in Italy is rapidly advancing electoral law reforms without consulting the opposition, aiming for swift implementation.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Referendum and Electoral Law, the Capocracy in Government

The article discusses the current political landscape in Italy, focusing on the referendum and electoral law, amidst issues such as economic struggles and global political turbulence.

Feb 27 • 23:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Alfieri: "Everything is wrong, ready to fight. They want an hegemonic government"

Alessandro Alfieri of the Democratic Party criticizes proposals by Fratelli d'Italia regarding electoral law, claiming that the government's approach complicates dialogue.

Feb 27 • 22:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, Salvini: 'Everything can be improved'

Matteo Salvini acknowledges that the electoral law could be improved, amid opposition claims of its unconstitutionality and discontent from his own party members regarding the abolition of single-member constituencies.

Feb 27 • 16:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Meloni promotes a new Electoral Law that could benefit her in the 2027 elections

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is advocating for a new Electoral Law aimed at providing her party a strategic advantage in the upcoming elections.

Feb 27 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Reform reports claims of 'family voting' to police and Electoral Commission

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has reported allegations of illegal 'family voting' during the Gorton and Denton by-election to law enforcement and electoral authorities.

Feb 27 • 13:25 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

New electoral law, simulations on the parties: the League risks being halved

The new electoral law in Italy could lead to the League party, led by Matteo Salvini, losing half of its representatives even in a coalition victory due to decreasing support and new voting rules.

Feb 27 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, there is an agreement. Meloni: text in Parliament but we will not impose confidence

Italian political leaders have reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring stable parliamentary majorities, but Prime Minister Meloni has stated they won't impose confidence in Parliament regarding this proposal.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those of the Rosatellum. Now for the left everything is "unacceptable"

Elly Schlein and other leftists criticize any proposed electoral reforms while staunchly defending the current electoral law known as Rosatellum, which they believe ensures no political victory.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

If voting were today with the new system: right-wing secured in the Chamber

A new electoral law to be introduced for the 2027 elections in Italy suggests significant changes favoring the right-wing coalition.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the VRK check - decision: The National Union violated the law

The Lithuanian National Union has been found to have violated laws regarding membership fees by accepting payments through non-bank services.

Feb 27 • 10:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Nigeria Sets an Early Date for Presidential Elections

Nigeria has announced that the next presidential elections will take place on January 16, 2027, marking the first presidential election held in January since the country returned to civilian rule in 1999.

Feb 27 • 10:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Starting July 1, 2026: the HB 991 law that seeks to change the electoral roll in Florida and generates controversy

The HB 991 law proposed in Florida aims to implement stricter voting requirements, including citizenship verification and clearer procedures for removing ineligible voters from the electoral roll.

Feb 27 • 01:48 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Donzelli: “No coup de main on the electoral law, now talks with the opposition”

Fratelli d'Italia representative Donzelli insists there will be no abrupt changes to the electoral law and emphasizes the importance of dialogue with the opposition.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Azzariti: "The proposal of the center-right is at high risk of unconstitutionality"

Gaetano Azzariti, a constitutional lawyer, criticizes the new electoral law proposed by the center-right, emphasizing its potential unconstitutionality and questioning its claimed benefits for political stability.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, Schlein: 'Unacceptable'. Uprising of the center-left: 'A distraction tactic'

Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party expresses frustration over approaches from the center-right regarding electoral law discussions, labeling them as unacceptable and calling for more serious dialogue with the Prime Minister.

Feb 26 • 22:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to January, February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has rescheduled the 2027 General Elections to January and February following changes in the electoral law.

Feb 26 • 20:37 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law, center-right text submitted to Parliament. Schlein: 'Unacceptable for us'

The center-right coalition in Italy has submitted a new electoral law to Parliament, which includes provisions for a majority prize and a runoff election, prompting criticism from opposition leader Schlein.

Feb 26 • 17:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: Agreement of the coalition parties on the change of the electoral law

Italy's governing coalition parties have agreed to a significant overhaul of the electoral law, a move the opposition claims is designed to keep Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in power after the upcoming 2027 elections.

Feb 26 • 15:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral Law, the Majority Tries to Accelerate

The Italian government plans to present an electoral reform text soon, potentially before the upcoming referendum on career separation scheduled for March 22-23.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, agreement in the center-right: proportional with majority prize

Italy's center-right coalition has reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring government stability, transitioning back to a proportional system with a majority bonus.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law in the final sprint: 'Proportional and threshold at 3%'

The electoral law in Italy is rapidly progressing, focusing on a proportional system with a 3% threshold for parties to gain representation.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Far-Right’ Pastor Son Hyun-bo Meets with US State Department Advisors in Seoul One Month After Suspended Sentence

Far-right Pastor Son Hyun-bo reportedly met with US State Department officials to discuss religious freedom in Korea, following his suspended sentence for electoral law violations.

Feb 25 • 10:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court suspends electoral process against Marçal for two years due to false report; businessman must pay fine and appear in court

The Electoral Court has suspended the electoral process against businessman Pablo Marçal for two years due to the dissemination of a false medical report during the 2024 municipal elections.

Feb 24 • 23:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Convicted of Refusing to Serve on the Electoral Board in the 2021 Elections in Catalonia Due to Fear of COVID

A man was fined by the Supreme Court for declining to serve as a poll worker in the 2021 Catalonia elections, citing COVID-19 fears.

Feb 24 • 06:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“Administrative Integration Without Electoral Reform Is a Disaster”...daegu and gyeongbuk Citizens' Plea

Citizens from Daegu and Gyeongbuk have protested against the proposed administrative integration law, calling for electoral reforms before any further integration occurs.

Feb 24 • 04:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Han Byeong-do criticizes the People Power Party for opposing the Chungnam-Daejeon administrative integration law, saying, 'Was it right back then but wrong now? '

Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, criticized the People Power Party for opposing the Chungnam-Daejeon administrative integration law, questioning their changing stance on the issue.

Feb 24 • 01:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

New electoral law, a mega prize with 0.1% more

Italy's new electoral law allows a coalition to gain a significant advantage in seats with just a 0.1% higher vote share than their opponents.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

There will be no changes to the dry law for the 2027 elections: Niels Olsen's project was not processed

Ecuador will maintain its dry law regulations for the upcoming 2027 sectional elections because a proposed reform was not processed in time by the National Assembly.

Feb 23 • 21:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Why Tinubu Quickly Signed Electoral Act Amendment Bill - Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained the swift signing of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill by President Bola Tinubu, highlighting the collaborative efforts used to formulate the bill.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to electoral law, Ben Gvir uses police and prison service for political propaganda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Abuse makes the law fall into disuse

The article discusses the challenges faced by Brazilian electoral law in the context of early campaigning and the influence of social media.

Feb 23 • 14:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

A tale of two assents

The article discusses the recent signing of the Electoral Act 2026 by President Bola Tinubu and compares it to the previous assent by former President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighting the ongoing influence of political parties on Nigeria's electoral laws.

Feb 22 • 00:06 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Electoral law: mandatory to include the candidate for Prime Minister in the program

The Italian government aims to introduce a new electoral law requiring the name of the Prime Minister candidate to be included in electoral programs.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Reform in Hesse Needed: A Botched Electoral Law

In Hesse, citizens are expressing their astonishment over the sheer size of ballots for local elections, highlighting the failures of the state's electoral law due to excessive reforms over the past decades.

Feb 21 • 15:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘We are facing an illegitimate candidacy that violates the law and the statutes,’ says Esteban Paz about Francisco Egas's reelection bid in the FEF

Esteban Paz, a candidate for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), criticized alleged irregularities in the electoral process, deeming Francisco Egas's bid for a third term as invalid and against the law.

Feb 19 • 14:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigeria's president signs amended Electoral Act into law despite push back

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has signed an amended Electoral Act, facing criticism that it undermines electoral safeguards ahead of the presidential election.

Feb 19 • 11:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Into Law

President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law following its passage by the National Assembly.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Beyond e-transmission of election results

The Nigerian government has signed into law an amendment allowing for both electronic and manual transmission of election results, raising concerns about its potential for fraud and manipulation.

Feb 19 • 03:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike hails Tinubu for signing Electoral Act Amendment Bill promptly

Nyesom Wike commends President Tinubu for quickly signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law, which aims to enhance the credibility of elections in Nigeria.

Feb 18 • 22:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: Tinubu signs amended Electoral Act 2026 into law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 into law, coinciding with the timetable for the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Feb 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Petista's Flattery at Sapucaí

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói honored President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during Carnival, raising concerns about potential electoral misconduct.

Feb 18 • 01:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Journal of Laws from February 17, 2026 (positions 174-180)

This article details several laws passed in Poland concerning traffic regulations, the establishment of War Invalids Day, changes to the electoral code, restrictions on public officials' business activities, and amendments to commercial company law.

Feb 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Summit of the majority, focus on the priorities of the last year of government

The Italian government leaders discussed legislative priorities for their final year, focusing on energy decree and electoral law during a summit in Palazzo Chigi.

Feb 16 • 18:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Mayor says parade in honor of Lula violates legislation

The Mayor of São Paulo, Ricardo Nunes, criticized a parade honoring President Lula during Rio's Carnival, calling it a violation of electoral law.

Feb 16 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade about Lula opens breach for condemnation for electoral illicit, say experts

A tribute parade for President Lula in Brazil raised concerns among experts about the potential for electoral condemnation due to allegations of early campaigning and abuse of power.

Feb 16 • 15:03 UTC

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