Keywords: Elections


Moroccan RNI announces candidates for the 2026 legislative elections

With just months to go before the legislative elections scheduled for September 23, 2026, the National Rally of Independents (RNI) has taken a decisive step in its electoral preparations. On Friday, June 5, 2026, in Rabat, the party unveiled the official list of its candidates for the various constituencies......

South Korea election chief resigns after ballot shortages disrupt local elections

The head of South Korea’s National Election Commission has resigned following criticism over ballot paper shortages that affected voting operations during recent local elections. The decision comes amid growing public concern regarding the management and efficiency of the electoral process. According......

South Korea sees record early voting turnout in nationwide local elections

South Korea has recorded its highest-ever early voting turnout in nationwide local elections, marking a significant level of civic engagement ahead of the official election day. According to data released by the National Election Commission (NEC), early voting participation reached 23.51%, surpassing......

Armenia stages major military parade amid growing split with Russia

Armenia held its first large-scale military parade in a decade on May 28, displaying newly acquired foreign weapons systems in central Yerevan as the country accelerates efforts to reduce its long-standing military dependence on Russia. The demonstration took place just days before crucial parliamentary......

Paris prosecutors probe alleged foreign smear campaigns in local elections

In Paris, judicial authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference targeting candidates in recent local elections. The inquiry focuses on allegations that several mayoral contenders may have been subjected to coordinated online smear campaigns aimed at influencing voter......

RFI launches Armenian-language service ahead of legislative elections to combat disinformation

Radio France Internationale (RFI) has launched a new Armenian-language digital service aimed at young audiences, ahead of upcoming legislative elections in June, as part of efforts to combat misinformation. The initiative is fully digital and distributed across social media platforms such as Instagram,......

Cyprus holds parliamentary elections amid concerns over corruption and cost of living

Citizens in Cyprus went to the polls on Sunday to vote in parliamentary elections expected to reflect growing public concern over corruption, economic pressure, and the rising cost of living. The elections are being closely watched in the capital Nicosia, where voters are choosing members of parliament......

CNDH places digital technology at the heart of election observation for 2026

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) is preparing to modernize its election observation methods ahead of Morocco’s legislative elections scheduled for September 2026. The institution aims to adapt to the growing influence of digital technology and artificial intelligence in democratic processes. Speaking......

Cyprus election signals shift as voters turn away from established parties

Cyprus is heading into a parliamentary election that could significantly reshape its political landscape, as growing public frustration over corruption and rising living costs boosts support for new political movements. While executive power in Cyprus remains with the presidency, the parliament plays......