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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
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 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 08:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ 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 โ€ข 16:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ 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 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ 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 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Th. Livanios: The passage of the bill will be a victory for Greeks abroad โ€“ 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 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Leadership failure behind Nigeriaโ€™s struggles โ€” Obi

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

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ 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 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ 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 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 21:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 โ€ข 03:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: Opposition must unite, mixed transmission will cause chaos โ€“ 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 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ 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 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Legislative Elections: Several Dozens of Political Figures for the Introduction of Proportional Representation Before 2027

Several prominent French political figures are advocating for the implementation of proportional representation in legislative elections before the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns over the effects of the current majority voting system.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

#dkpol: The election drums are rumbling

The article discusses recent developments in Danish politics, including the government's new expulsion reform and the Social Democrats' proposal for a new school system.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

USA: Trump's Attack on the Electoral System

Donald Trump continues to deny his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden and has initiated bizarre investigations while attempting to take control of the entire electoral system.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Trump questions the US electoral system and talks about federal oversight

Trump challenges the US electoral process, suggesting that federal authorities take over election organization from the states.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Proposals for electoral reform should not be like killing a fly with shotguns: advisor

Advisor Arturo Castillo emphasized the necessity of electoral reform to address urgent gaps in the political-electoral system, advocating for solutions that strengthen democracy rather than simplistic cost-saving measures.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Should lying in electoral campaigns become a criminal offense?

Wales' parliament is debating a proposed law that would treat intentional lying during electoral campaigns as a criminal offense, raising concerns over free speech and the potential burden on the judicial system.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Trump's request to his allies that could change the 2026 midterm elections in the U.S.: 'Nationalize the system'

Donald Trump urged Republicans to 'nationalize' the electoral system and take control of voting in at least 15 areas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 3 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Trump's Hands on the Electoral System: The President Wants to 'Nationalize' the Vote

President Trump is willing to undermine the American Constitution to stop the loss of votes.

Feb 3 โ€ข 02:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Political parties receive more than $138m in โ€˜dark moneyโ€™ before new donation rules begin

Australian political parties have received over $138 million in undisclosed donations, referred to as 'dark money', ahead of new donation regulations.

Feb 2 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Justice investigates the Board of Directors of the Madrid Medical Association for a crime of prevarication

The Justice system is investigating the Board of Directors of the Madrid Medical Association for alleged misconduct related to the legal validity of the cessation of the Electoral Board.

Jan 15 โ€ข 12:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Helsinki Foundation: New electoral system for KRS will favor district judges

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.

Jan 9 โ€ข 09:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

One month until February 8th: the electoral system balances in Aragon position Teruel as the main battle

In one month, Aragonese citizens will vote in the autonomous elections, with Teruel positioned as the key battleground due to its weighted representation in the electoral system.

Jan 7 โ€ข 21:14 UTC

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