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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here’s where to request the electoral card

Over 951,000 Milanese citizens, including first-time voters, are called to vote in a constitutional referendum related to the judicial system and the establishment of a disciplinary court, with resources available online for voting information.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Indigenous People Deprived of Electoral Rights

The General Council of the INE in Mexico has decided to include indigenous membership data on voting IDs, but this does not equate to guaranteed electoral rights, raising constitutional concerns.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: The Opposition Has No Reason to Wait for Fico

Robert Fico has rejected claims from KDH that there are plans to raise the entry threshold for parliament, instead affirming his long-time goal of changing the electoral system to favor larger parties.

Mar 18 • 19:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral reform: The Government does not rule out modifying the PASO and seeks to negotiate changes with governors and allies

The Argentine Government is considering modifications to the primary elections system (PASO) for 2027 and is negotiating potential changes with governors and political allies.

Mar 17 • 21:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Opening of the Presidential Election Game – Against Alar Karis

The presidential election campaign in Estonia is underway, characterized by behind-the-scenes maneuvering due to the country's unique electoral system.

Mar 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: How Hesse Voted

This article reports on the voting results of the municipal elections in Hesse, Germany, detailing the counting process and the complexities involved in the electoral system.

Mar 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Celebrate Failure

The article discusses how the Mexican government, led by Morena, seems to embrace failure following the rejection of a proposed constitutional reform to the electoral model and party system.

Mar 13 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

RC Movement will not be able to hold six political-electoral activities for the next nine months

Ecuador's Revolución Ciudadana political movement is barred from conducting six mandatory electoral activities for nine months due to a suspension imposed by the Electoral Contentious Tribunal.

Mar 12 • 22:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gwangju Citizens’ Group Calls for Expanded Voting Rights and Electoral System Reform Ahead of First Integrated Mayor Election

A coalition of civic groups in Gwangju demands electoral reforms to enhance citizens' voting rights ahead of the upcoming local elections.

Mar 12 • 07:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrant’s two decades of unlawful votes expose the real 'threat' to democracy: Experts

An illegal immigrant's long history of voting in Philadelphia raises concerns about voter confidence and the integrity of the electoral system in the U.S., according to experts.

Mar 11 • 16:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Electoral reform advances in the Chamber of Deputies; commissions approve the draft and send it to the plenary

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies' Constitutional Points and Electoral Political Reform commissions have approved a proposed electoral reform aimed at modifying the proportional representation system, reducing electoral funding, and prohibiting immediate re-election starting in 2030.

Mar 11 • 01:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Meloni: 'Judges, tremendous power'. Bartolozzi's sharp attack is a case in point

Giorgia Meloni asserts that the left has historically manipulated the justice system for electoral advantage, emphasizing the importance of a referendum on judicial reform.

Mar 10 • 00:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The party "We Change the Rules" hopes for 51 seats in the Saeima, supporters will be advocates for changing the electoral system

A newly formed political party in Latvia is focusing on changing the electoral system to allow voters to choose individual candidates instead of party lists, alongside reducing bureaucracy and tax burdens.

Mar 9 • 03:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

State Election Baden-Württemberg: How the Electoral Districts Voted

Baden-Württemberg is electing a new state parliament with a new voting system that allows voters to cast two votes.

Mar 8 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

At "Repubblica", directors for the No and signatures tempted by the Yes

The electoral campaign for the referendum on separating the careers of judges and prosecutors has revealed a divide among former directors of the newspaper La Repubblica.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NNPP asks INEC to restore public trust in electoral process

The New Nigeria People’s Party urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to focus on rebuilding public confidence in the electoral system, stating that internal party disputes are not the main reason for voter apathy.

Mar 5 • 08:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Pluralities to Party Financing: The 6 Key Points of Sheinbaum's Electoral Reform

Claudia Sheinbaum's initiative to reform Mexico's electoral system has sparked significant legislative debate as it was formally introduced to the Chamber of Deputies.

Mar 5 • 02:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Petro questions electoral transparency days before elections in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has raised concerns about the transparency of the electoral system just days before the legislative elections on March 8.

Mar 4 • 15:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Karina Milei instructs LLA: wants to vote with a Single Paper Ballot in all provinces by 2027

Karina Milei aims to implement a Single Paper Ballot voting system across all provinces in Argentina by 2027.

Mar 3 • 00:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Technology-driven registration boosting APC electoral edge, says national chair

The National Chairman of Nigeria's APC credits a technology-based registration system for improving the party's electoral strength and membership.

Mar 2 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Electoral System: Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann Rejects E-Voting Proposal

Bavaria's Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has rejected a proposal for electronic voting ahead of the local elections, citing constitutional concerns.

Mar 2 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Italy: The proposed electoral system with seat bonuses could give Meloni a comfortable victory

The proposed revision of Italy's electoral system could significantly increase Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's chances for re-election next year.

Feb 27 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

ANASTASSIA KOVALENKO-KÕLVART ⟩ Security gaps in e-voting that would not be tolerated in paper ballots

Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart highlights security vulnerabilities in Estonia's e-voting system that pose risks to electoral integrity.

Feb 27 • 11:30 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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Electoral reform by Sheinbaum in Mexico: what will happen to migrant voters from March 2

Claudia Sheinbaum has proposed a constitutional reform in Mexico aimed at changing the electoral system, including provisions that could impact migrant voters.

Feb 27 • 02:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Proportional and Prize, Here Are the New Rules. 'The Right Has More Chances'

The article discusses the potential effects of Italy's new electoral system on political parties, highlighting how the right may gain a better position as per recent simulations.

Feb 27 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Fico Admits to Changing Elections. Voting That Is Not Going Well for Him Would Be Abolished

Slovak politician Robert Fico is considering changes to the electoral system to eliminate voting conditions that are unfavorable to him.

Feb 26 • 09:45 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The electoral reform as a fiscal prelude

The recent electoral reform proposal in Mexico is seen not just as a political system redesign, but as a strategic move towards addressing more complex fiscal discussions.

Feb 26 • 07:15 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
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Blurred Electoral Reform?

President Claudia Sheinbaum presents her electoral reform initiative amidst disagreements with ally parties, aiming to change essential parts of Mexico's electoral system.

Feb 24 • 08:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New Danger Lurks for Finland's Electoral System, Says Limnell of the National Coalition Party

Jarno Limnell, a member of the National Coalition Party, warns that Finland must prepare for AI-based electoral interference ahead of the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections.

Feb 21 • 16:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa

The recent FCT Area Council elections in Kubwa were plagued by low voter turnout and issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), significantly affecting the electoral process.

Feb 21 • 13:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Experts: These three things can fix our electoral system before the parliamentary elections

Experts have identified three key improvements needed to rectify issues with Denmark's electoral system ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

Feb 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Th. Livanios: The passage of the bill will be a victory for Greeks abroad – The diaspora electoral district does not change the electoral system

Greek Minister of Interior Th. Livanios stated that the passage of a new bill focused on voting rights for Greeks abroad would represent a victory for the diaspora without altering the existing electoral system.

Feb 19 • 17:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Hillary Clinton on 'Maischberger': The Abysses of the World Situation - Explained Courteously

Hillary Clinton reflects on her past presidential campaign and the complexities of the electoral system during her interview at the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 19 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Seeder: The electoral system should be reformed

Helir-Valdor Seeder suggests reforming Estonia's electoral system to support parties with lower electoral results by allowing votes for smaller parties to count towards them.

Feb 18 • 12:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Vote Distortion: Problem, Danger, and Solution

The article discusses the issue of vote distortion in Mexico's electoral system, highlighting disparities in representation among political parties in Congress compared to direct elections for positions such as mayors and governors.

Feb 18 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Leadership failure behind Nigeria’s struggles — Obi

Peter Obi criticizes Nigeria's electoral system and compares it unfavorably to India's model of democracy.

Feb 17 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why is there no strong anti-system pole?

The article discusses the shift in Greece's political landscape since the crisis, highlighting the weakening of the traditional left-right divide in favor of a new distinction between systemic and anti-systemic parties.

Feb 14 • 05:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Proportional Votes in the House of Representatives Election: LDP Has Second Highest Ever, Centrists Below Previous Constitutional Party

In the recent House of Representatives election held on July 8, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) achieved its second-highest proportional vote total since the introduction of the mixed electoral system, while the centrist coalition fell short of its previous performance.

Feb 14 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Out of 38,000 people fined for non-voting in the NT just 3 per cent have paid

Only 3 percent of voters fined for failing to vote in Northern Territory local government elections have paid their penalty, raising questions of fairness in the system.

Feb 13 • 06:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iran Between Two Currents: An Electoral Reform Front and a Conclusive Shift to Conservatives

The political competition in Iran is marked by a struggle between reformist and conservative currents within a complex system of elected and unelected institutions.

Feb 12 • 09:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How is the Prime Minister elected in Bangladesh? Learn how different it is from the electoral system in India

Bangladesh is approaching a crucial parliamentary election that will determine not just the government but the political direction of the country after years of turmoil.

Feb 12 • 04:38 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

U.S. politicians oppose Trump's attempt to organize federal elections

U.S. politicians from both parties are united against President Trump's proposal to nationalize the electoral system, which he claims is necessary to combat alleged massive election fraud.

Feb 11 • 21:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Due to internet failures, INE appointment system 'crashes', citizens are asked to try again 'later'

The National Electoral Institute of Mexico announced that its appointment system for voter ID processing has experienced internet issues, urging citizens to try again later without a clear timeline for resolution.

Feb 11 • 03:51 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Opposition must unite, mixed transmission will cause chaos – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice President, urges opposition parties to unite for transparent elections and advocates for a fully electronic voting transmission system.

Feb 10 • 19:44 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prisoners of Their Will

Ecuador's political scene is embroiled in conflict over a seemingly insignificant figure who holds a crucial position in the justice system, with the main electoral forces vying for control.

Feb 9 • 05:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Elections at Risk in the United States

The article discusses the fundamental differences between the electoral systems of the United States and Brazil, highlighting the decentralization of the U.S. election process.

Feb 8 • 16:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The four districts in Okinawa are monopolized by the LDP, all losses for 'All Okinawa' - the first time since 1996

In the recent elections in Okinawa, all candidates supported by the 'All Okinawa' coalition lost to the LDP, marking the first such occurrence since the electoral system was changed in 1996.

Feb 8 • 15:21 UTC

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