Electoral fraud

Europe News

Sandu has slim lead in Moldova's presidential run-off

Pro-EU president Maia Sandu takes lead ahead of Russia-friendly candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo with almost 91% of the vote counted.

03/11/2024

Europe News

Georgia's president refuses to appear in election fraud probe

The Prosecutor’s Office in Georgia announced on Wednesday it has launched an investigation into alleged vote rigging in last weekend’s parliamentary election.

31/10/2024

USA

Strong safeguards make voter fraud rare in US elections

While claims of widespread fraud have emerged, investigations show what allegations in fact stem from misunderstandings or clerical errors, not intentional fraud.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Venezuelans rally worldwide to demand democracy

One of the largest protests took place in the Spanish capital Madrid, where around 70,000 Venezuelans live.

29/09/2024

Albania

Elected MEP Fredi Beleri to remain behind bars in Albania

The move is expected to further exacerbate Albania’s tension with its neighbour, Greece.

25/06/2024

Chad

Chad declares military leader, Deby Itno, winner of disputed election

The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra.

10/05/2024

World News

Protestors defy Putin as leader heads for predictable landslide win

President Vladimir Putin looks set to lead Russia for another six years, with exit polls for the highly controlled presidential elections showing a predictably large share of the vote for the Kremlin leader.

17/03/2024

World News

EU lawmakers seek investigation into Serbia vote fraud allegations

EU lawmakers have called for an independent investigation into allegations of vote fraud in Serbia and demanded EU funds be cut off if Belgrade authorities fail to cooperate or are implicated in election irregularities.

08/02/2024

World News

Serbian opposition supporters protest over December election 'fraud'

The protesters want the 17 December vote to be annulled and held again in free and fair conditions.

17/01/2024

World News

Serbian anti-government coalition demands release of detained students

The country's recent election sparked unprecedented protests against the government, which is accused of rigging the vote in its favour.

27/12/2023

Serbia

Thousands continue to protest against election result in Serbia

The "Serbia Against Violence" party called on citizens to applaud the students and their struggle.

26/12/2023

Serbia

Serbian opposition leaders and protesters rally in Belgrade claiming election was rigged

Vucic's ruling Serbian Progressive Party won the parliamentary vote, however, in the Belgrade local election, an opposition group said it was robbed, and demanded a rerun of the ballot.

19/12/2023

USA

Trump set to surrender in Georgia over election charges

Former US President Donald Trump is set to surrender to authorities in Georgia to face charges that he schemed to overturn the 2020 election in the state.

24/08/2023

United Kingdom

Britain 'gambling its democracy' with voting changes, warn experts

New rules have prompted some to fear millions of voters will be shut out of elections.

21/04/2023

Bulgaria

Bulgarian bid to bring back paper voting slips sparks corruption fears

Hundreds of people took to the streets of the Bulgarian capital on Thursday to oppose bringing back paper ballots, believing it could allow for foul play at elections.

02/12/2022

Germany

Berlin regional elections in 2021 must be rerun, says court

State and district elections in the German capital last year were marred by glitches.

16/11/2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia election: Vote-rigging allegations spark more mass protests

Election authorities in Sarajevo have ordered ballot boxes to be unsealed, and a recount at around 1,000 polling stations.

10/10/2022

Europe Decoded

Misleading claims about 'rigged' postal votes before Italian elections

Users have falsely claimed that the polls will be marred by "voter fraud".

20/09/2022

Myanmar

Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for three more years for 'election fraud'

The ousted leader has already been imprisoned for 17 years on various charges, which supporters say are politically motivated.

02/09/2022

Europe Decoded

False claims of election fraud spread in France after 'computer error'

Social media users have falsely claimed that the second-round vote was marred by "fraud".

26/04/2022