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πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Common Sense

The article discusses the recent session of the national council of Somos MΓ©xico, a group seeking to register as a political party in Mexico amid challenges from established parties.

Mar 23 β€’ 09:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The relevance of arbitration

The article discusses the upcoming appointment of three council members to Mexico's National Electoral Institute, emphasizing the political implications of these selections and the potential for majority control.

Mar 23 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construye Movement Issues Statement Regarding Possible Cancellation by CNE

The Construye movement in Ecuador expressed its concerns about the National Electoral Council's intent to begin the cancellation process of the political organization for allegedly failing to meet the required number of supporters.

Mar 22 β€’ 21:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE Plenary Fails to Convene to Address Reports Proposing the Cancellation of Construye and Unidad Popular

The plenary session of Ecuador's National Electoral Council (CNE) could not convene to address reports recommending the cancellation of two political parties, Construye and Unidad Popular.

Mar 21 β€’ 22:33 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE report on the Construye movement states it has not a single member and proposes its cancellation

The Ecuadorian National Electoral Council found that the political movement Construye has no permanent members and has initiated proceedings for its legal cancellation.

Mar 21 β€’ 19:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE analyzes beginning the process of cancellation for the groups Construye and Unidad Popular

Ecuador's National Electoral Council is considering canceling the registration of two political groups for failing to meet membership requirements.

Mar 21 β€’ 15:35 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Politics: What to Expect from the AfD in the Munich City Council?

The AfD made significant electoral gains in Munich's city council, increasing its seats from three to five, but still lags behind its performance in other major German cities.

Mar 19 β€’ 14:55 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the three events that the Prosecutor's Office is processing in the Liga2 case; the events occurring between November 2024 and January 2025 aimed to β€˜control state institutions’

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office is investigating three irregular events related to illegal conduct in electoral justice, the appointment of Judiciary Council members, and the leadership of the Superintendency of Banks linked to Liga2.

Mar 19 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ 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 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

The opposition calls for significant IT procurement violations to be assessed by the National Security Council

Latvia's opposition party is urging a national body to review alleged violations in IT procurement to ensure electoral integrity and national security.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Volt in the Munich City Council: The Small Election Winner Strives Again for Coalition

The Munich chapter of the Volt party celebrates its recent electoral success while engaging with the community in a welcoming atmosphere.

Mar 18 β€’ 07:17 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Osun IPAC election delayed over missing electoral committee

The election of new leadership for the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Osun State was postponed due to the absence of the electoral committee members.

Mar 14 β€’ 15:20 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Medical Self-Government in a Sharp Dispute. The Council of Presidents Condemns the Head of the Szczecin Medical Council

The Council of Presidents of District Medical Councils has criticized MichaΕ‚ Bulsa for misusing his position to undermine democratic decisions of the National Electoral Commission.

Mar 13 β€’ 17:40 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council Fails to Finalize Written and Practical Exam for 163 Candidates

The partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council faces delays due to a lack of university professors for preparing exams for 163 candidates.

Mar 13 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

MichaΕ‚ Bulsa: I am not filing an electoral protest due to a social meeting

MichaΕ‚ Bulsa discusses concerns over the methods used by the current medical self-government leadership regarding the upcoming elections.

Mar 12 β€’ 20:59 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The decision to suspend the correΓ­sta movement for nine months is 'executed', confirmed the National Electoral Council

The National Electoral Council of Ecuador confirmed the execution of a nine-month suspension against the political movement RevoluciΓ³n Ciudadana, as it approved the national directive led by former legislator Gabriela Rivadeneira.

Mar 11 β€’ 17:38 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE maintains the annulment of a councilwoman elected for being the sister-in-law of the re-elected mayor in AM

The Electoral Superior Court (TSE) upheld the annulment of Nilda Abrahim's candidacy to the city council in Itacoatiara due to her familial ties to the city's re-elected mayor.

Mar 11 β€’ 17:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

"I have two problems in the Council: SΓ‘nchez and Orban": Von der Leyen sees the Spanish president as an obstacle because he seeks "his electoral benefit"

Ursula von der Leyen criticizes Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez, viewing him as an obstacle in the European Council due to his focus on national electoral gains.

Mar 9 β€’ 21:51 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: IPAC threatens 2027 election boycott

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has announced plans to boycott the 2027 general election unless critical amendments are made to the controversial provisions of the Electoral Act 2026.

Mar 6 β€’ 01:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than $102 million estimated to be spent on preparing for the sectional elections and the members of Citizen Participation on February 14, 2027

Ecuador's National Electoral Council has approved a budget of over $102 million for the upcoming sectional elections scheduled for February 14, 2027.

Mar 5 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT council heads get INEC certificates

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented return certificates to the re-elected chairman and deputy of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, along with other council leaders following the February 21 elections.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC presents certificates of return to AMAC chairman, other FCT winners

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented certificates of return to the re-elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council and other elected officials after the February 21 elections.

Mar 4 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE's complaint against the Citizen Revolution regarding campaign account management awaits a resolution from the TCE

The Ecuadorian National Electoral Council (CNE) has brought a complaint against Luisa GonzΓ‘lez and other members of the Citizen Revolution party for alleged mismanagement of campaign accounts from the 2023 early elections, with a tribunal hearing held to discuss the allegations.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

2027 sectional elections: meeting between the National Electoral Council and leaders of political organizations, a space to review procedures

Political leaders will meet with the National Electoral Council in preparation for the 2027 sectional elections in Ecuador to discuss procedures.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Evening recap: Police Council confirms Disu as IG, FG begins direct oil revenue remittance, Wike tackles opposition, other top stories

The article covers significant political and economic developments in Nigeria, including the appointment of a new Inspector-General of Police, the government's new oil revenue policy, and political accusations amid the upcoming elections.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:31 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

Is a coalition of the Center Party, Katri Raigi, and Plan B waiting for Narva? Speculations and suspicious photos

There are speculations of a potential coalition forming among the Center Party, Katri Raigi, and the electoral alliance Plan B in the Narva city council.

Mar 2 β€’ 12:04 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

VRK: After the 2027 elections, the number of council members will change in three municipalities

The Lithuanian electoral commission announced a reduction in council members for two municipalities and an increase for one after the 2027 elections.

Mar 2 β€’ 08:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Abuja Council Polls: a Dress Rehearsal for 2027?

The recent council elections in Abuja highlighted significant logistical issues and served as a precursor to future elections under Nigeria's newly amended Electoral Act.

Mar 2 β€’ 06:59 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Haiti police stretched by gangs as key election is planned

Haiti's National Police are preparing to ensure safety for upcoming elections amid ongoing gang violence in the country.

Mar 1 β€’ 08:14 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Neringa Council Member Convicted in 'Receipts' Case Retains Mandate

A Neringa council member convicted under a suspended sentence retains their mandate following a vote by the Electoral Commission.

Feb 27 β€’ 09:45 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:21 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Olawepo-Hashim slams FCT poll results as political illusion

Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim denounces the recent FCT Area Council election results, calling them a 'political illusion.'

Feb 26 β€’ 18:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

More than a thousand British local council members pledge to support Palestinian rights

Over a thousand local council members from across the political spectrum in Britain have pledged to support Palestinian rights and make it an electoral issue.

Feb 26 β€’ 06:47 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:16 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uncertain draw, safe exit: an instruction manual will define how the members who will leave the National Electoral Council will be chosen in 2026

An instruction manual will determine how the draw for selecting two main and substitute members to leave Ecuador's National Electoral Council in 2026 will be conducted.

Feb 25 β€’ 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects for Vote Buying, Other Electoral Offences

The EFCC arrested 20 individuals during the FCT area council elections for various electoral offences, including vote buying.

Feb 23 β€’ 18:58 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Talks With Future Council Amid Dispute Over Elections

In Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is leading discussions with the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council regarding the country's electoral framework amid rising political tensions.

Feb 23 β€’ 05:27 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

EFCC arrests 20 over electoral fraud in FCT council polls, recovers over N17m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 20 individuals for electoral fraud during the Federal Capital Territory local government elections and recovered over 17 million Naira intended for vote buying.

Feb 22 β€’ 19:40 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Kuje chairmanship result delayed by two wards β€” INEC

The announcement of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship result has been delayed due to collation challenges in two wards, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Feb 22 β€’ 14:06 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Somos MΓ©xico approves members of its Citizen Advisory Council: Who are they?

Somos MΓ©xico has established a Citizen Advisory Council made up of 100 notable figures to oversee the party's actions.

Feb 22 β€’ 00:37 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another electoral test for Milei: six communes in Mendoza elect their legislative representatives this Sunday

On Sunday, six communes in Mendoza, Argentina, are set to hold elections to renew half of their legislative council seats amid concerns about voter turnout due to the summer recess and the school year starting.

Feb 21 β€’ 21:56 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC officials decry low voter turnout at Aso Estate, Sabon Lugbe

Officials from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission report significantly low voter turnout at Aso Estate and Sabon Lugbe during local council elections, despite the process being peaceful and well-organized.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP, ADC agents protest vote buying at FCT polling unit

Agents from the PDP and ADC protested alleged vote buying by APC agents during the FCT Area Council elections in Nyanya.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Party agents hail INEC for smooth FCT council poll

Party agents have praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, noting a moderate voter turnout and peaceful atmosphere at polling stations.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:34 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Commission reviews the applications of 20 teachers who will take the written and practical exam for candidates to be members of the National Electoral Council

Twenty university professors have been nominated to create written and practical tests for candidates seeking to become members of Ecuador's National Electoral Council.

Feb 21 β€’ 13:30 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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 β€’ 13:16 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

PDP chieftain, ZLP, NNPP agents commend INEC for peaceful Abuja voting

Julius Adamu, a former PDP chairmanship aspirant, praises the Independent National Electoral Commission for the peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections in Abuja.

Feb 21 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT Poll: INEC officials arrive late, voting begins in Durumi I

The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.

Feb 21 β€’ 11:25 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT polls: Upload results in real-time, CSOs challenge INEC

A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations is urging the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload election results in real-time for the upcoming FCT Area Council elections, while also highlighting concerns about voter safety and electoral integrity.

Feb 20 β€’ 18:24 UTC

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