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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 now proceed with the full implementation of its electoral technology project, including scanner procurement, after the Office for…
Despite a High Representative decision to allocate 112 million KM from the Central Bank to the Central Election Commission (CIK) for new election technologies, the issue remains unresolved. The Deputy Minister of Finance and Treasury, Muhamed Hasanović, signed an instruction to transfer funds after a previous refusal, and called on the BiH Prosecutor's Office to investigate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nine candidates have applied for positions on Montenegro's Central Election Commission (CIK) following a third public call. The commission will compile a list of eligible candidates after reviewing data from relevant authorities.
Christian Schmidt, the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued an authentic interpretation of his decision, giving a 24-hour deadline for funds to be transferred to the Central Election Commission (CIK) for new election technologies.
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 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 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 (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 but is delaying the announcement of the official results from the June 7 elections.
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) 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani has appealed to the Constitutional Court to clarify the process for appointing new members to the Central Election Commission (CIK), citing a constitutional dilemma.