Elections

A street in Sukhumi, Abkhazia. © Marco Fieber/ostblog.org

What Next for Abkhazia?

As the territory prepares to elect its sixth de facto leader, Moscow’s influence looms as large as ever.

14 Feb 25

Ghana election official sealing the ballot box prior to the December 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. © Commonwealth Secretariat/Creative Commons

Blood on the Ballot: Election Violence in Ghana

Political polarisation, vigilante groups and the security agencies’ excessive use of force have fed the turmoil.

23 Jan 25

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Georgia’s Post-Election Perils

Protests continue against validity of electoral win that risks diverting country’s pro-European path.

14 Nov 24

President of Moldova Maia Sandu. © Carl Court/Getty Images

What Next for Moldova?

Country’s European trajectory may depend on healing internal discord and ensuring public trust in the electoral process.

8 Nov 24

Marchers wave rainbow flags and carry colourful banners at a Pride parade celebrating LGBTQ+ equality and visibility. © Mercedes Mehling/Unsplash

Georgia’s LGBT Community Faces Stark Choices

Many fear that they will be forced to choose between asylum or emigration if Georgian Dream wins election.

24 Oct 24

A view of Tbilisi, the capital and largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with around 1.2 million inhabitants. © Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Georgia: Political Choices Fuel Economic Fears

Amid rising rates of labour migration, some warn that a pivot away from Europe could gravely impact country’s economy.

23 Oct 24

Two women vote during the presidential elections and a referendum on joining the European Union, at a polling station in the village Hirbovat, Moldova on October 20, 2024. © Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty Images

Moldova: Split Referendum Signals Uncertain Path to EU

No consensus emerges as to whether Europe offers the promising future its supporters envision.

23 Oct 24

People gather during a protest against the foreign agents law on May 13, 2024 in Tbilisi, Georgia. © Daro Sulakauri/Getty Images

Georgia: “I Want to Play a Part in This Process”

IWPR project manager explains why she is volunteering as an election observer in a vote seen as crucial to country’s democratic future.

22 Oct 24

Pros Europe demonstration in Tbilisi, Georgia, 28 April 2024. A banner reads "Yes to Europe, No to Russian Law". © Jelger Groeneveld/Flickr

Georgia’s Fateful Election

Government and opposition alike know these polls will have a huge influence on the country's future.

21 Oct 24

Moldova is enduring a disinformation and propaganda campaign from Russia.

Moldova: How Social Networks Amplify Anti-EU Narratives

An organised campaign of pro-Russian propaganda interests could have a major outcome on landmark referendum.

15 Oct 24

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