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Counselors from Mexico's National Electoral Institute (INE) warn that proposed electoral reforms could undermine electoral impartiality and revert to outdated electoral practices.

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

The article discusses the formation of a new political party in Mexico, called Somos México, amidst ongoing electoral challenges and government reforms that threaten democratic integrity.

The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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.

Civil society groups in Nigeria have threatened to protest against the amended Electoral Act that fails to mandate electronic transmission of election results.

Human Rights Watch urges Venezuelan authorities to implement immediate reforms in judicial and electoral institutions to repeal abusive laws.

The Lula government has shifted focus away from proposed administrative reforms due to the electoral environment and lack of support.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is facing challenges in aligning allies in Congress to approve electoral reforms, risking her party's broader institutional reform agenda and revealing fractures within her governing coalition.

The article discusses the surge of politicians joining Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and questions the party's reluctance to support key electoral reforms for transparent elections.

The Nigerian National Assembly announced an emergency plenary to possibly reschedule the presidential election date to February 13, 2027.

Upcoming electoral reforms for the 2027 sectional elections in Ecuador could lead to the dissolution of some political parties and increased candidate fragmentation.

The article discusses the importance of placing people and their rights as a national priority in Mexico, highlighting recent judicial reforms and their implications for justice delivery.

Discussions on an electoral coalition between the Democratic Party and the Justice Party intensify as Justice Party leader Cho Kuk agrees to the formation of a committee proposed by the Democratic Party.

Civil society groups in Nigeria are demanding that the National Assembly retain mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results and release the 2027 election timetable within two weeks.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has promised significant policy reforms following her party's substantial electoral victory, emphasizing the need for changes in security, immigration, and economic policies.

The Senate of Nigeria has called for an emergency plenary session amid rising tensions over electoral reforms and party conflicts.

Timi Frank, a former APC official, warns that unresolved electoral reform issues could jeopardize the integrity of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

The Nigerian Senate rejected a key provision for real-time electronic transmission of election results, raising concerns over potential election manipulation ahead of the 2027 elections.

Nigerians express outrage as the Senate's recent passage of the Electoral Act amendment is seen as a threat to electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Senate's efforts to conclude the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill were unsuccessful after a four-and-a-half-hour closed-door session, leaving the proposed reforms without resolution.

A coalition of politicians, researchers, and activists has formed the Democratic Broad Front to oppose proposed electoral reforms by President Sheinbaum, citing concerns over potential threats to democratic institutions and the need for dialogue and consensus.

During an anniversary event in Moschato, the Prime Minister reflected on a decade of governance, discussing electoral victories, reforms, and the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of responsible leadership over populism.

The newly adopted government bill concerning the National Judiciary Council outlines that fifteen judicial members will be elected by judges themselves, including a diverse representation from various court levels.

Giorgia Meloni's upcoming political year is defined as an electoral year, despite only minor local elections scheduled for 2026, as attention shifts towards the 2027 political elections.

The Italian government is reportedly considering electoral reforms that would facilitate the ruling right-wing coalition's hold on power in the 2027 elections.

Kosovo's Prime Minister Albin Kurti has achieved a significant electoral victory, resolving a political deadlock and empowering him to implement reforms despite ongoing challenges with Serbia and domestic issues in health and education.

The article discusses the dilemma facing European leaders who recognize the necessary reforms for productivity and innovation but are hesitant to implement them due to fears of electoral backlash from citizens wanting to maintain their comfort.

The Spanish government is fast-tracking reforms to the regional financing model, aiming to address public service funding challenges ahead of the 2026 election cycle and pressure from coalition partners.