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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Voting from abroad / Voting at embassies is better and fairer than postal voting

The current coalition in Slovakia advocates changing the voting system for citizens abroad from postal ballots to in-person voting at embassies, citing concerns over the secrecy of the vote.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Elections from Abroad / Susko Admitted System Change. Considering the Danish Model, Where People Living Abroad Lose the Right to Vote

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed concerns over the current system of voting from abroad, suggesting a potential shift to a model akin to Denmark's, where long-term expatriates lose voting rights.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Chaos at the Kaunas City Council Meeting โ€“ Some Were Unable to Vote: A Break Was Announced

A meeting of the Kaunas City Council faced turmoil as several members were unable to vote due to a malfunction in the voting system.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

Kombit responds again: Errors from the municipal election will not be repeated. Our voting system is ready for parliamentary elections

Kombit assures that the voting system in Denmark is prepared for the upcoming parliamentary elections, emphasizing that there will be no repetition of past errors from the municipal elections.

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The Regulation of Sanremo 2026: the Evenings, the Juries, How to Vote

The article outlines the rules and structure of the Sanremo Music Festival 2026, detailing the schedule, jury system, and voting procedures.

Feb 23 โ€ข 01:00 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deputy Disconnects Audio and Interrupts Voting on Labor Reform in Argentina; See Video

A deputy in Argentina interrupted a tense voting session on labor reform by disconnecting the audio system in the lower house, which has sparked widespread discussion on social media.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:46 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Innovation Party proposes introducing a runoff voting system for Gwangju and Daegu's regional heads to the Democratic Party

The Innovation Party has proposed a runoff voting system for regional heads in Gwangju and Daegu as part of their political alliance strategy with the Democratic Party.

Feb 18 โ€ข 03:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Licenses, testimony of a Congress voting on an empty stomach

The Argentine Senate has approved a controversial amendment to the medical leave system that significantly reduces the wages of workers on sick leave, prompting a heated debate among lawmakers and citizens.

Feb 17 โ€ข 21:04 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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Voting of the Constitutional Fifth of TJSE is postponed due to impediment for analysis of kinship of one of the members

The voting for the tripartite list of the Constitutional Fifth for the Court of Justice of Sergipe (TJSE) has been postponed due to a potential conflict of interest involving one of the members.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:49 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The People Power Party decides to implement a 'full member voting system' for major policy decisions

The People Power Party of South Korea has decided to introduce a system where all party members can vote on major policy decisions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

Elections in Thailand: The Failure of the Pro-Democratic People's Party

The pro-democratic People's Party faced defeat in Thailand's parliamentary elections, with conservative forces triumphing amidst a complicated voting system.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:36 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

A historic chance for Lithuania at the tree 'Eurovision': a new system could lead to victory for the Laukiai Oak

The 'Three Points' principle applied for the first time in the competition allows smaller countries like Lithuania to gain greater influence in the voting results, enhancing the chances for the Laukiai Oak.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:44 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] โ€˜Jung Chul-rae's Core Promiseโ€™ One Person, One Vote System Passed by Central Committee... 60% in Favor

The proposal for a 'One Person, One Vote' system, a key promise of Jung Chul-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party, was approved by the party's central committee with 60% in favor after online voting, following its previous rejection due to insufficient quorum.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:45 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‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

The creator of the voting system in Poland 2050 reveals: This caused the blockade

Karol Koronowicz, the software creator for the Poland 2050 party, suggests that a rapid increase in traffic from social media links may have caused the failure of the second round of voting.

Jan 13 โ€ข 22:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Oregon election system faces scrutiny as state moves to address 800,000 inactive voters: โ€˜Astoundingโ€™

Oregon officials are planning to remove 800,000 inactive voters from registration rolls amid growing public concern and legal pressures.

Jan 12 โ€ข 20:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

No more uncertainties and currents: why I, a prosecutor, will vote 'Yes'

A prosecutor argues that voting 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum is essential for achieving a fairer justice system, refuting the reasons given by opponents of the measure.

Dec 31 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

How the government is now taking a tougher stance against convicted inciters of hatred

Justice Minister Hubig plans to temporarily revoke the passive voting rights of certain inciters of hatred, preventing them from obtaining mandates or holding public office, a move that is controversial among legal experts.

Dec 30 โ€ข 17:02 UTC

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