The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with Smartmatic d.o.o., successfully conducted a two-day training for trainers for presidents and deputies of polling committees.

A survey indicates that half of Bosnia and Herzegovina's citizens are unfamiliar with the new election technologies being introduced for the upcoming General Elections, posing a challenge for the Central Election Commission.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has certified the candidate lists for compensatory mandates for the upcoming 2026 General Elections. Familiar faces are expected to remain central to the electoral contest.

A group of 12 civil society representatives has submitted an official request to the Central Election Commission for a referendum to repeal a law that threatens Protected Areas, such as the Vjosa-Narta area.

Transparency International has issued a warning about the misuse of 45 million KM in budget funds ahead of elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, noting that the Central Election Commission has not imposed sanctions despite reports of officials like Dodik using state resources for campaigning.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced the arrival of the first contingent of equipment intended for introducing new electoral technologies into the country's election process, with testing expected in mid-August.

The Central Election Commission (CVK) in Latvia has removed three additional candidates from the 15th Saeima election lists, bringing the total number of disqualified candidates to six.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has registered 48,074 voters for elections from outside the country, while rejecting 5,548 applications. This data reflects the participation of the diaspora in the upcoming elections.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has rejected what it calls 'inaccurate' information regarding the voter registration process for citizens residing outside BiH.

The Bulgarian Central Election Commission (CEC) will now make decisions with the votes of more than half of its members, requiring a simple majority.

The 'Krug 99' association of independent intellectuals in Bosnia and Herzegovina has sharply protested the Central Election Commission's decision regarding the appearance of ballots for the BiH Presidency, specifically the removal of ethnic designations like 'Bosniak', 'Serb', and 'Croat'.

The Coalition for Free and Fair Elections "Pod lupom" officially launched its independent, civic, and non-partisan observation mission for the 2026 General Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina, leading to the CIK imposing five sanctions totaling 22,500 KM.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has imposed fines on the Serbian Democratic Party (SDS), Democratic National Community (DNZ), and Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) for violating the Election Law, specifically citing Dodik for making false claims about scanners and rigged elections.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina will organize a draw on Thursday to determine the order of political entities on the ballot papers for the General Elections scheduled for October 4.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina reminds executive function holders, mandate holders, and future candidates for the 2026 General Elections to respect provisions of the Election Law regarding the misuse of public funds and resources.

The fifth tender for the Central Election Commission (CIK) has been cancelled. The Commission members stated they are fully aware of their task and the goals of the electoral reform they are responsible for.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) has decided to remove Jurijs Jesipenko from the "Saskaņas centrs" party's candidate list for the 15th Saeima elections in the Riga constituency, citing his lack of Latvian citizenship.

The Central Election Commission (VRK) has raised questions regarding the potential candidacy of social democrat MP Ruslan Baranov in the Seimas elections for the Nalšia northern constituency, a situation described as unprecedented by the VRK chairwoman.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission has certified the results of the recent elections. The newly elected Assembly is expected to convene within 30 days following this certification.

Kamelia Neykova, the former chair of the Central Election Commission (CEC), has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of the Council of Ministers in Bulgaria, an appointment she confirmed to "Mediapool."

Representatives of the Narod i pravda (NiP) party in Bosnia and Herzegovina have submitted their electoral lists for all levels of government to the Central Election Commission in Sarajevo. They claim their list for Sarajevo Canton is the strongest.

Kazakhstan's Central Election Commission has approved the calendar for preparations for the August 23 elections to the Kurultai and confirmed that seven parties are cleared to participate.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo officially announced the final results of the snap parliamentary elections held on June 7, following a vote by its members.

The newly constituted Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has commenced its work, holding its first session. The ruling party has reportedly secured both speaker positions within the commission.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has expressed concern over the alarmingly low registration rate for diaspora voters in the first month of registration for this year's General Elections, which could jeopardize the pro-Bosnian bloc in Republika Srpska.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Kosovo has announced that the final results of the Kosovo elections will be released after all appeals have been decided. This process will finalize the electoral outcome.

According to final results from the Central Election Commission, 101 deputies from the previous legislature will return to the Kosovo Assembly, with only 9 new names among the 120 seats.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo (CIK) announced that the counting of all votes for the new composition of the Kosovo Assembly is nearing completion, with the Self-Determination party securing 53 parliamentary seats.

A court has affirmed the Central Election Commission's finding that the Nemuno Aušra party significantly violated the law regarding car rental practices. The decision was announced in a case concerning the party's alleged infractions.

Armenia's Central Election Commission announced that the party of pro-European Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will hold 64 seats in the 105-member parliament, following the final vote count from the June 7 elections.

This week's important news includes discussions that will determine the composition of the Central Election Commission. The answers provided will shed light on the future of the commission.

The Bulgarian political coalition PP-DB announced it will appeal to the Constitutional Court regarding the calculation of quotas for parliamentary parties in the new Central Election Commission (CEC), after President Iliana Yotova refused to reconsider the issue.

Sociologist Tsvetozar Tomov, a member of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC), has commented that the presidential decree concerning the CEC is a small step in the wrong direction.

A dispute has emerged between President Iliana Iotova and the PP-DB coalition concerning the formation of the new Central Election Commission, with the dissolved coalition reportedly disadvantaged in mandate distribution.

Božidar Božanov, co-chairman of 'Yes, Bulgaria,' announced on Facebook that he found an error in the calculations used to determine the quotas for the next composition of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC).

A competition for the election of the president and members of Montenegro's Central Election Commission has failed, with the commission concluding that conditions were not met to submit a reasoned proposal to the Administrative Board of the Parliament.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina certified the registration of several political entities for the upcoming General Elections, while 'Snaga naroda' was rejected for the state level.

The Narod i Pravda party has described the SDA's surprise and dissatisfaction regarding the Central Election Commission's (CIK) decision on the SNSD's candidacy certification as hypocritical.

Moldova's Central Election Commission is preparing for the second round of new local elections scheduled for May 31st in three localities: Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi. Voters in these areas will return to the polls to finalize their local leadership.

Valjdete Daka, the former president of Kosovo's Central Election Commission, has accused the government of misusing state resources, hate speech, and political propaganda during the ongoing election campaign for June 7.

Muhamed Hasanović, Deputy Minister of Finance of Bosnia and Herzegovina, has signed an order to disburse 24 million KM to the Central Election Commission for the general elections scheduled for October, unblocking the financing for the upcoming elections.

Džemal Smajić, a delegate in the House of Peoples of the Parliamentary Assembly of Bosnia and Herzegovina, submitted the candidacy of the Party for BiH (SBiH) to the Central Election Commission for the General Elections scheduled for October 4.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo has officially determined the total number of citizens eligible to vote. This announcement finalizes the voter roll ahead of upcoming electoral processes.

Nermin Nikšić, the President of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of Bosnia and Herzegovina, submitted the party's candidate lists for the upcoming General Elections to the Central Election Commission.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) decided to establish a temporary unit for the implementation of specific electoral technologies. This unit will oversee the introduction of new technologies into the electoral process.

Democratic Front Secretary General Dženan Đonlagić responded to HSP Bosnia and Herzegovina's request to the Central Election Commission, stating that the "Ljubić" verdict has been implemented and is unrelated to the BiH Presidency election.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (KQZ) has announced the publication of lists containing 902 certified candidates for deputies, who will participate in the early parliamentary elections.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission has certified 17 political parties, three coalitions, and one independent candidate to participate in the upcoming snap elections, while two political entities were rejected.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) in Bosnia and Herzegovina has finalized a list of 11,998 candidates approved to serve as presidents and deputy presidents of polling committees. This step is part of the preparations for upcoming elections.

More than 50,000 citizens from the diaspora have registered to vote in Kosovo's snap elections within six days, according to the Central Election Commission spokesperson Valmir Elezi.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo (CEC) has announced that political entities must submit their applications to participate in the upcoming elections by midnight. This deadline marks a critical point for parties and coalitions seeking to contest the electoral process.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission has announced general elections for October 4, outlining new voting procedures including digital identification, scanners, and video surveillance.

The Central Election Commission confirmed the number of deputies to be elected in the 15th Saeima election districts, with Riga gaining two seats while Latgale and Kurzeme see a reduction.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo presented a preliminary voter list for the snap parliamentary elections on June 7, showing 2,092,202 voters, an increase of about 16,000 from previous elections.

Lefter Maliqi, the opposition candidate for Kuçovë Municipality, has accused the Central Election Commission (CEC) of delaying the process related to the mandate of the current mayor, Kreshnik Hajdari, stating the mayor should be arrested.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the annulment of the registration of Victor Pertsu, a candidate for mayor of Orhei from the "Democracy at Home" party, for the local elections scheduled for May 17, 2026.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) has formally proposed June 7 as the date for snap parliamentary elections, a recommendation made during a meeting with acting President Albulena Haxhiu to set the timeline for the country's next electoral cycle.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina can now proceed with the full implementation of its electoral technology project, including scanner procurement, after the Office for…

Montenegro has failed to elect a president and members of the Central Election Commission even after a third call, hindering the country's progress towards closing EU accession chapters.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has dismissed recent public allegations and claims concerning the public procurement of a biometric voter identification system as unacceptable and inaccurate.

Over 800,000 people who voted for parties in previous parliamentary elections chose not to do so this time, according to arithmetic after the Central Election Commission (CEC) processed all protocols from the Sectional Election Commissions.

Latvia's Central Election Commission has developed several contingency scenarios, including registration envelopes and free passports, in case the electronic online voter register is unavailable for the upcoming 15th Saeima elections.

Bulgarian election authorities are discussing the rules for invalid ballots in the upcoming 2026 elections, particularly concerning paper votes and the Central Election Commission's 2023 decision on machine voting.

Teo Rogić, the son of a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission, has been appointed as the new chief of staff for Dragan Čović in the BiH Parliament's House of Peoples.

Proposed changes to Lithuania's election code would allow the Central Election Commission (VRK) to review the content of candidates' election programs and modify the formation of district and precinct commissions.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has decided to impose administrative measures, revoking the right to run in upcoming elections for 40 political parties that failed to submit their 2023 annual financial reports.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has received three complaints regarding the selection of a bidder for biometric voter identification and ballot scanning systems. These complaints are expected to delay the procurement of election technologies.

The Croatian Party of Rights of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HSP BiH) has requested the Central Election Commission to review whether the Democratic Front meets the legal requirements for participating in elections.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has adopted new regulations concerning the secure electronic transmission and processing of data, including the use of biometric voter identity verification systems. The rules stipulate that fingerprints will be protected and deleted after elections.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has clarified the voting process, stating that citizens must fill in circles on ballots for scanners to recognize them. This explanation aims to ensure proper ballot processing for upcoming elections.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has certified all 64 submitted candidate lists for compensatory mandates for the upcoming General Elections, approving a total of 773 candidates and implementing new security measures.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has published sample ballots for the state and entity parliaments, highlighting significant changes compared to previous elections.

The Association of Independent Intellectuals "Krug 99" has called on the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to immediately publish its decision regarding the form and appearance of ballot papers.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission (CIK) has halted four proceedings initiated after Transparency International BiH complaints, effectively raising the tolerance threshold by not sanctioning party gatherings in schools, pre-campaign billboards, or misuse of public resources.

Russia's Central Election Commission has approved the participation of the opposition liberal Yabloko (Apple) party in the September parliamentary elections, making it the only party openly opposing the ongoing war.

The Council of Bosniak Intellectuals of Congress (VKBI) calls on the Central Election Commission of BiH to amend its Decision on the appearance, content, properties, and characteristics...

The BiH Embassy in France reported that angry citizens are contacting them after the Central Election Commission of BiH allegedly denied their right to vote in this year's elections due to signature discrepancies.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) decided to remove Riga City Council deputy Ēriks Stendzenieks from the 'Latvija pirmajā vietā' (LPV) party's 15th Saeima election candidate list for the Riga electoral district due to a criminal record.

Željko Bakalar, a member of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH), stated that manual counting of votes will be mandatory after ballot scanning in the upcoming General Elections.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission (CIK) expressed satisfaction with the diaspora's participation in the general elections, but noted that the high number of rejected applications for voting abroad raises new questions.

Meetings were held at Montenegro's Ministry of Justice to discuss reforms to electoral legislation, with proposals for changes concerning the Central Election Commission expected from both ruling and opposition parties next week.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has rejected a complaint filed by Transparency International in BiH against Presidency member Željka Cvijanović and Minister Nenad Nešić (Minić) without discussion.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has approved a draft referendum proposed by the National Alternative Movement (MAN) on administrative-territorial reform, but noted that the proposed questions need to be rephrased.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) has decided to correct erroneous information in the questionnaires of four 15th Saeima deputy candidates regarding their alleged cooperation with USSR, Latvian SSR, or foreign state security services.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has rejected the notification submitted by the mayor of Gaidar village to dissolve the local council in Gagauzia. The mayor had claimed that the council had not made any decisions for six months, but the CEC did not approve its dissolution.

Four candidates for the 15th Saeima (Latvian Parliament) have declared in their Central Election Commission questionnaires that they cooperated with Soviet or foreign state security services.

Naša stranka today submitted candidate lists for the General Elections in 2026 to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Discussions are underway in Bosnia and Herzegovina regarding the successor to High Representative Christian Schmidt, even as Schmidt continues his work, including a visit to the Central Election Commission to affirm that election policies will not change. The Peace Implementation Council (PIC) is involved in the selection process, indicating the continued need for an international representative.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kosovo published the final results of the parliamentary elections held on June 7th. Vetëvendosje secured 53 mandates, while Srpska Lista obtained nine.

Moldova's 'Heart of Moldova' party, led by Irina Vlah, has appealed to the Constitutional Court to review a law that allowed the Central Election Commission to prohibit the party from participating in elections.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has expressed concern over the alarmingly low registration of diaspora voters for the upcoming General Elections, with over nine percent of applications rejected. CIK official Suad Arnautović highlighted the weak response from the diaspora.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) has completed the recount of all 185 polling stations that required the process and is now awaiting the deadline for appeals before announcing final results.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has certified the applications of 29 coalitions for the upcoming General Elections. This marks a significant step in the electoral process, confirming the participation of numerous political alliances.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) is urging local governments to identify safe spaces within polling stations for the upcoming Saeima elections, in anticipation of potential air threat risks.

The Public Council to the Central Election Commission in Bulgaria has called on members of parliament not to make significant changes to the Electoral Code.

During a hearing before President Iliana Yotova, candidates for the Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria were unable to guarantee their political independence, marking the final stage before the new commission's appointment.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) announced the completion of vote counting for parliamentary candidates in 28 municipalities. This process is part of the early elections for the Assembly.

Bulgarian parliamentary groups have submitted their nominations for the next composition of the Central Election Commission (CEC). Consultations with the head of state began with an hour-long dispute over the incorrect distribution of quotas.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) announced that the process of counting votes for candidates for the Kosovo parliament will begin today in all 38 municipal counting centers. A CIK spokesperson stated that the verification of ballots will be performed first.

Montenegro is experiencing ongoing difficulties in forming its Central Election Commission (CIK), with the fourth public call for the selection of its president and members failing to yield sufficient qualified candidates.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission (CIK) is facing pressure due to allegations of fake signatures in the ongoing election campaign and a perceived legal vacuum regarding their authority to investigate such claims. The CIK has stated it is not authorized to determine the authenticity of signatures.

Irina Vlah, leader of the 'Heart of Moldova' party, has appealed to the Ministry of Justice to withdraw its lawsuit seeking to restrict the party's activities, citing a decision by the Central Election Commission.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina continued the process of verifying the applications of political entities for participation in the General Elections at today's session.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission (CIK) rejected the applications of Naša stranka, SDS, Snaga naroda, and BPS, preventing them from participating in the upcoming elections due to unpaid prior fines. Despite this, Arnel Isak of Snaga naroda assured citizens that his party would still contest the elections.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has begun the process of certifying 81 applications from political parties and independent candidates for the 2026 General Elections.

Azerbaijani observers have accused the Central Election Commission of consistently understating the number of eligible voters, noting discrepancies with figures from the State Statistical Committee.

Elections for the sixth convocation of the Assembly of the Chamber of Nurses and Medical Technicians of Serbia are scheduled for June 7, following the elections in the Medical Chamber. The Central Election Commission has published addresses for 96 polling stations across Serbia.

Representatives of the Pokret Sigurna Srpska (PSS) submitted their application for political entity certification to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, announcing a winning campaign with Stanivuković as a serious alternative to the current government.

Halid Genjac, Secretary General of the Party of Democratic Action (SDA), submitted the party's application for the upcoming elections to the BiH Central Election Commission, stating SDA expects victory at all levels and will stop the humiliation of Bosniaks.

The BH Zeleni party and SDP BiH have submitted their applications to the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to participate in the 2026 General Elections.

The Central Election Commission in Kosovo has issued clarifications for registered voters as postal voting is set to begin for the June 7 elections.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CEC) has initiated the accelerated printing of ballots for postal voting in the June 7 elections. This process, costing an additional 58,000 euros, began on the same day the contract award notice was published.

The Central Election Commission of Moldova announced the preliminary results of local elections held in 12 localities, indicating that some areas will proceed to a second round as no candidate secured more than half the votes.

Russia's Central Election Commission voted on May 14 to appoint former Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz to a vacant State Duma seat, registering him as a deputy the day after his resignation as governor.

Opposition candidate Lefter Maliqi has submitted a second request to the Central Election Commission (CEC) for an urgent meeting regarding the mandate of Kuçovë mayor Kreshnik Hajdari, vowing to pursue the matter to the Electoral College and SPAK.

The Central Election Commission in Kosovo announced that none of the 27 political parties participating in the June 7 elections have yet submitted their lists of candidate deputies as the deadline approaches.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission has announced general elections for October 4th. High Representative Christian Schmidt welcomed the decision, highlighting the introduction of new technologies to ensure a more transparent process.

The Orhei Court on May 7 overturned the Central Election Commission's decision to annul the registration of Viktor Pertsu, a mayoral candidate for the "Democracy at Home" party, for the local elections on May 17, 2026.

Political parties in Kosovo are facing a deadline today to inform the Central Election Commission about their participation in the early parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7, 2026.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) has registered a draft law, allowing proponents to begin collecting signatures for a referendum on the faster withdrawal of second-pillar pension funds.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) has reiterated that political parties and coalitions have until May 7 to register for participation in the snap elections for the Assembly of Kosovo.

Latvia's Central Election Commission (CVK) has approved a total of 88 polling stations and their commissions abroad in preparation for the upcoming 15th Saeima elections.

The "Shqipëria Bëhet" (Albania Becomes) movement has submitted a request to the Central Election Commission to initiate the collection of 50,000 signatures. The goal is to hold a national referendum against the law on strategic investors and the "Mountains Package" law.

The Chairperson of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC), Kamelia Neikova, reported that the elections proceeded more calmly with fewer protocol errors, but noted widespread omissions in the counting of preferences.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission reported the highest voter turnout in the series of elections held since 2021.

Elections for a new mayor of the 'Sredets' district in Sofia, Bulgaria, are scheduled for June 14, following a presidential decree in March and a Central Election Commission decision on key deadlines.

Vedran Jarić, founder of Planet Soft, claims that High Representative Christian Schmidt pressured Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission to award an election technology contract to Smart

The Office for Review of Appeals in Bosnia and Herzegovina rejected an appeal from "Planet Soft" of Banja Luka concerning the Central Election Commission's decision on the most favorable bidder for election technologies.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) has published an interactive map for the upcoming elections. This tool aims to provide voters with accessible information related to the electoral process.

Various Bulgarian institutions, including army formations and the Central Election Commission, are organizing 'Open Days' events. These initiatives aim to engage the public and students with their respective operations.

The Central Election Commission of the Serbian Medical Chamber has rejected a request from several civil society organizations to allow independent observers for the upcoming elections on April 19, raising concerns among doctors.

An incident occurred during a meeting of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (ЦИК), involving Deputy Chair Rositsa Mateva and a public inquiry about the company 'Ciela'.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) announced the completion of document reception for candidates participating in local elections and referendums scheduled for May 17, 2026.

Nikola Špirić, Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples of the BiH Parliamentary Assembly, claims that the Central Election Commission is introducing confusion and new technologies that could favor certain parties in the upcoming election campaign.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has fined SNSD 18,500 KM for violating the Election Law, primarily due to Milorad Dodik's speech at a public event before the campaign period.

Dragan Koprivica, Executive Director of the Center for Democratic Transition (CDT), has resigned from his position as a member of the Commission for the Election of the President and members of the Central Election Commission (CIK) in Montenegro.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has again fined several political parties, including SDP, PSS, and SNSD, thousands of KM for engaging in premature campaigning and misusing children in their political activities.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CIK BiH) has released the design for new ballot papers to be used in the October 4 elections, featuring circles for voters to fill instead of 'X' marks, along with scanning instructions.

Russia's Central Election Commission has barred Yabloko party candidates from the St. Petersburg ballot, with party chairman Nikolai Rybakov accusing officials of targeting the party for its opposition to authorities.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission reported a significant decrease in diaspora voter registrations for the upcoming general elections, with 48,074 registered voters from outside the country, over 20,000 fewer than in 2022.

The Acting High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Louis J. Crishock, visited the Central Election Commission in Sarajevo to discuss preparations for the 2026 General Elections.

The Appellate Division of the Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina has rejected an appeal from the Croatian Party of Rights (HSP), thereby confirming the Central Election Commission's decision to certify Slaven Kovačević's candidacy for the Croatian member of the BiH Presidency.

The President of the Administrative Board stated that the only solution is to allow individuals with degrees in social sciences to apply for positions in the Central Election Commission (CIK).

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina has conducted a draw to determine the order of political entities on election ballots. While new technologies promise more secure elections, concerns remain about political pressures.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu met with mayors from Gagauzia to continue consultations regarding the organization of elections in the autonomous region. Representatives from parliament, the State Chancellery, and the Central Election Commission also attended.

The Constitutional Court of Bulgaria will rule on the method of determining quotas in the Central Election Commission, following a request from 49 MPs from 'Democratic Bulgaria,' 'We Continue the Change,' and 'Vazrazhdane.'

One of the newly proposed spokespersons for Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (ЦИК) has expressed a desire to remain solely a member of the commission.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina held its 40th regular session, during which it issued several fines to political entities, including SNSD, SDP, and DF.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina fined SNSD, 'Volja naroda', SDP, and DF for premature election campaigning.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Kosovo has confirmed the results of the parliamentary elections held on June 7, with the outcomes remaining unchanged from their initial announcement.

Members of the Central Election Commission are urging the Bosnian diaspora to register for the upcoming General Election as the deadline approaches. Concerns have been raised about the increasing difficulty for Bosnian citizens abroad to exercise their voting rights.

Various political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including 'Crvene linije,' 'Naša stranka,' and HDZ, have submitted their candidate lists to the Central Election Commission for the upcoming General Elections. This marks the official entry into the electoral battle across all levels of government.

With less than three weeks remaining for voter registration, the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina warns of low interest from the diaspora for the upcoming elections.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission has announced the final results of the June 7 elections, paving the way for official certification and the formation of new institutions. The results were made public, with certification anticipated on Monday.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has imposed fines on several political parties for engaging in premature election campaigning. SNSD received the highest fine of 10,000 KM, while HRS was fined 7,000 KM.

Bosnian politician Emir Duraković has criticized the Central Election Commission (CIK) regarding the upcoming General Elections, stating that the main issue is not low diaspora turnout but rather the high rate of rejected voter applications. He argues that many applications from the diaspora are being unfairly denied.

The current composition of Bulgaria's Central Election Commission (CEC) held its final session, having organized and conducted 10 national elections during its 2021-2026 mandate.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) has completed the recount of all 185 polling stations but is delaying the announcement of the official results from the June 7 elections.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina held an emergency session, certifying 29 registered coalitions while also issuing fines to political entities including HDZ, HDZ 1990, NiP, SNSD, and an individual, Lučić.

The Narodni evropski savez (NES) BiH, Pokret demokratske akcije (PDA), and Naprijed BiH submitted an application to the Central Election Commission to run together as the 'Za Evropsku BiH zajedno' (For a European BiH Together) coalition in the 2026 General Elections.

Bulgarian President Iliana Yotova has signed a decree appointing new members to the Central Election Commission (CEC). The new commissioners are set to assume their duties on June 23.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kosovo has published the initial distribution of mandates following recent elections. This announcement provides the first allocation of seats to political entities.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has published the preliminary list of registered political entities for the general elections scheduled for October 4, where citizens will elect members of the BiH Presidency and parliamentary representatives.

Valmir Elezi, spokesperson for Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CEC), announced that the certification of the final election results is anticipated to occur by July 6.

A Bulgarian business newsletter covers various topics, including a discussion on the cost of a seat in the Central Election Commission (CEC) and Nikola Tsolov's victory in Monaco.

Šuhret Fazlić, founder of POMAK, will not be a candidate for the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina after the appeals court rejected his appeal against the Central Election Commission's decision to not certify his candidacy.

The Central Election Commission of the Chamber of Nurses and Health Technicians of Serbia (KMSZTS) rejected a request from the 'Budni do kraja' observer mission to monitor its elections.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) has rejected the application of the Snaga Naroda (Power of the People) party for state-level elections due to suspicious signatures, with claims that one person signed 20-25% of them. The party's leader, Šuhret Fazlić, stated that the court will have the final say on the matter.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) published preliminary results for the second round of local elections held on May 31 in Orhei, Taraclia, and the village of Novi Rusești, Yaloveni district, with an independent candidate winning in Orhei.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina has approved the candidacies of 67 political entities to participate in elections, including the SNSD, despite some internal opposition.

According to new rules, 'Progressive Bulgaria' will have eight members in the next Central Election Commission, the same number as all other parliamentary represented parties and coalitions.

Speculations are circulating in Bosnia and Herzegovina that the Central Election Commission might postpone the general elections, scheduled for October 4th, due to the process of introducing new electoral technologies.

Several political parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, including DF, Stranka za BiH, SBB, NiP, and PSS, have submitted their applications to the Central Election Commission for the upcoming General Elections. Parties are expressing confidence in victory and highlighting the importance of new election technologies.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) confirmed the voter list for the early elections for the Assembly of Kosovo, scheduled for June 7. More than two million voters are eligible to cast their ballots.

The Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced that today marks the final deadline for political parties and independent candidates to submit applications for certification. This step is essential for their participation in upcoming elections.

Jelena Trivić, president of the National Front, stated at the Central Election Commission in Sarajevo that an opposition victory in the Presidency is crucial for establishing more normal relations in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Kosovo's Central Election Commission (CIK) has decided that the process of postal voting for the snap parliamentary elections scheduled for June 7 will commence on May 21.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Central Election Commission (CIK) has signed a 74 million KM contract with Smartmatic for the procurement of new technologies for upcoming elections. This agreement aims to modernize the electoral process in BiH.

As political entities prepare for elections, the Central Election Commission, observers, and voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina are preparing for the use of new electoral technologies, hoping digitalization can restore citizen trust in the electoral process.

Seven individuals have applied for the positions of president and members of Montenegro's Central Election Commission (CIK) in the fourth public competition, with the commission set to make a decision soon after reviewing all applications.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo (CIK) announced today that it has received lists from 23 political entities, totaling 917 candidates, for the upcoming extraordinary parliamentary elections. This marks a key step in the electoral process.

The prosecution has informed Albania's Central Election Commission about Kuçova Mayor Kreshnik Hajdari's undisclosed final conviction in Greece. Critics argue that Hajdari should not remain in office given he concealed this information.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) announced it will appeal a May 7 court decision from Orhei that reinstated Viktor Pertu, a candidate from the 'Democracy at Home' party, into the mayoral race.

The Central Election Commission of Kosovo has released a preliminary voter list for the snap parliamentary elections on June 7, showing over two million registered voters, an increase of about 16,000 from previous elections.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Kosovo presented a preliminary voter list for the extraordinary parliamentary elections on June 7, which includes 2,092,000 voters.

A political dispute has emerged in Orhei, Moldova, after a mayoral candidate from the "Democracy at Home" party was removed from elections due to alleged ties with Ilan Shor, leading to accusations of political interference against the Central Election Commission.

The House of Representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Parliament failed to elect a new member to the Central Election Commission (CIK), preventing the dismissal of current member Irena Hadžiabdić. The decision was stalled despite two candidates having an equal number of points, amidst political discussions.

The Central Election Commission (CIK) of Bosnia and Herzegovina can proceed with its project to procure election technologies after the final appeal against the decision was rejected.

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission announced over 20 applications from candidate-deputies of the DPS party requesting not to be elected, reportedly to pave the way for Hamid, Bayram, and Anastasov to enter parliament.

The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Bulgaria has announced the final distribution of parliamentary mandates for the 52nd National Assembly, detailing the number of seats secured by various political parties.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has rejected businessman Adrian Dulgher's appeal and denied his registration as a candidate for mayor of Orhei. The decision was made during a meeting on April 21.

The Bulgarian National Bank's printing house has produced entirely new batches of paper ballots for the Dobrich and Shumen regions due to discovered defects in the previously delivered ballots, according to the Central Election Commission chairman.

Moldova's Central Election Commission (CEC) has officially registered candidates for the upcoming mayoral elections in the cities of Orhei and Taraclia. Ten candidates were registered for Orhei and seven for Taraclia, setting the stage for the local races.

Moldova's Central Election Commission has proposed amendments to the Electoral Code, including a requirement for candidates for the Bashkan of Gagauzia to know the Romanian language, among other regulations for pre-election campaigning.

A Bulgarian news outlet highlights important events for the day, including an election debate by a new journalistic platform and an open day at the Central Election Commission.

The political scene in Bosnia and Herzegovina's Republika Srpska is entering a crucial phase as the opposition struggles for positions ahead of the 2026 general elections, which the BiH Central Election Commission is expected to announce soon.

Russia’s Central Election Commission stated that candidates are legally permitted to use various forms and methods of campaigning, including the Telegram messaging app.