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Bulgarian Election Plagued by Low Turnout
Sofia, Bulgaria – Bulgaria’s sixth election in three years saw a record-low turnout of just 30 percent of eligible voters. The June 9...
Jun 10, 20243 min read
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COD States Concerns About Potential Use of Paper Ballots
Sofia, Bulgaria – COD expresses concern about a dispute which may result in the use of paper ballots instead of voting machines for the...
Jun 7, 20242 min read
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COD Accredited For Lithuanian Presidential Elections
Kyiv, Ukraine – The Committee for Open Democracy (COD) was accredited this week by the Lithuanian Central Electoral Commission to observe...
May 3, 20241 min read
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Bulgarian Election Overcomes Challenges
(Sofia, Bulgaria) Bulgarians voted in local elections yesterday across the country to elect municipal councils and mayors. Turnout was...
Oct 30, 20232 min read
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Ukraine Democracy Passes Another Electoral Test
The Committee for Open Democracy (COD) officially observed the July 21, 2019, parliamentary election in Ukraine. Ukrainians gave an...
Jul 21, 20192 min read
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The Committee for Open Democracy is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steven Mitchell
(Kyiv, Ukraine) The Committee for Open Democracy (COD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steven Mitchell as Chief Election...
Mar 18, 20191 min read
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Yes, Darth Vader ran for office in Ukraine. Unfortunately, it’s no joke.
The original article can be found here - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2015/10/30/yes-darth-vader-ran-for-office-in-...
Oct 29, 20154 min read
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WVU political science professor exploring the political crisis in Ukraine
The original article can be found here - http://wvutoday-archive.wvu.edu/n/2015/01/12/wvu-political-science-professor-exploring-the-polit...
Jan 11, 20151 min read
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Ukrainian Elections a Step Forward for Democracy and Pro-European Aspirations
The October 26, 2014 Ukrainian Parliamentary election was a step forward for country’s democracy and pro-European aspirations. Despite...
Oct 2, 20146 min read
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Ukraine’s next electoral challenge
The original article can be found here - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/09/06/ukraines-next-electoral-challenge/...
Sep 6, 20146 min read
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Ukraine Conducts Historic Election Despite Intimidation and Violence by Outside Forces
The May 25 Ukrainian national election saw Ukrainians deliver a clear mandate to businessman Petro Poroshenko –now President Elect of...
May 25, 20143 min read
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Is Ukraine ready to vote?
The original article can be found here - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2014/05/18/is-ukraine-ready-to-vote/ Joshua...
May 18, 20146 min read
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Committee for Open Democracy Accredited For Bulgarian Parliamentary Elections
Kyiv, Ukraine – The Committee for Open Democracy was accredited this week by the Bulgarian Central Electoral Commission to formally...
May 12, 20132 min read
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THE COMMITTEE FOR OPEN DEMOCRACY PRAISES CONDUCT OF SLOVENIAN PRESIDENTIAL RUNOFF
LJUBLJANA – December 3, 2012 – Quick result reporting and well-prepared polling station workers are two positive elements of the December...
Dec 2, 20122 min read
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Ukrainian Parliamentary Elections Result in Backslide for Democracy and Fairness
Kyiv, Ukraine – Based on the pre-election environment and irregularities witnessed on Election Day, the Committee for Open Democracy...
Oct 28, 20125 min read
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Pre-Term Parliamentary Elections Montenegro - 14 October 2012 PRELIMINARY REPORT
Prodgorica, Montenegro: The Committee for Open Democracy initiated a short term observer mission in Montenegro, regarding the pre-term...
Oct 14, 20128 min read
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