Legal Reforms in Kosovo
March 16, 2012
In the fall of 2010, what was deemed a successful parliamentary vote for the indirect election of Kosovo’s new president was days later ruled unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court. Having just concluded an early parliamentary election, the country again found itself facing a political crisis.
Constitutional Law
Marking Political Progress in Zimbabwe
March 09, 2012
As Zimbabwe’s Unity Government marks its third anniversary, Staffan Darnolf, IFES Chief of Party in Zimbabwe, tells us where the government stands on fulfilling the agreement that brought it into existence, how well the constitution that is being written protects civil liberties, and when Zimbabwe might hold elections.
Elections,
Political Parties,
Constitutional Law
Egypt's Historic Elections Begin
November 29, 2011
On November 28, Egyptians began voting in the first parliamentary elections since the January 25 revolution. November 28 marked the beginning of Phase I of the People’s Assembly elections; Phases II and III are set to take place in December and January, respectively. Voting for the Shura Council will commence on January 29 and end on March 11, also taking place in three phases. This parliament will be tasked with selecting the 100-person constitutional assembly that will draft Egypt’s constitution. The constitution will determine key issues in Egypt’s democratic transition such as procedures for electing the president, responsibilities of the executive branch, and rights and freedoms for all Egyptians.
Elections,
Constitutional Law
Tunisia: Voting for the 'First' Time
October 24, 2011
Tunisia held the country’s first free and fair election on 23 October. Millions of Tunisians went to the polls to cast their ballots for the National Constituent Assembly, which will have one year to write a new constitution. Excitement was high as the country that ignited the Arab Spring was also the first of those countries to hold an election. The counting of ballots, which was done by poll workers, went on into the night as election observers watched the process.
Elections,
Constitutional Law