Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin has fled to Paris, citing intensified Kremlin pressure and the risk of imprisonment. His departure follows his designation as a "foreign agent" and being barred from participating in upcoming parliamentary elections.
Over 50 international observers from CIS and CSTO will monitor Kazakhstan's parliamentary elections scheduled for August 23. The CEC has accredited 155 observers from various countries and organizations, with accreditation continuing until August 17, for the new 145-seat unicameral parliament.
Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has appointed Nikol Pashinyan as prime minister following the Civil Contract party's victory in the June 7 parliamentary elections, where they secured 49.75% of votes.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced early parliamentary elections for October or November, with presidential elections to follow later. Vucic had previously vowed to resign as president after the parliamentary election date was set and promised to help the ruling Serbian Progressive Party win.
A study conducted during Hungary's parliamentary elections by civil liberties group Liberties found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini provide inaccurate and inconsistent voting advice. They often failed to recommend the correct party, particularly showing a strong bias against the Tisza party, and included parties not running in the election.
Israel's parliamentary elections for the Knesset are scheduled for October 27, 2026, marking the first time since 1988 that elections will be held on schedule. The current Knesset is expected to complete its full term, avoiding early dissolution. Public opinion polls show Likud leading, but no party is projected to secure a parliamentary majority.
Israel is scheduled to hold parliamentary elections by October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeking another term. A new centrist party, Yashar!, is reportedly gaining popularity and has surpassed Netanyahu's Likud party in a recent poll.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has decreed that parliamentary elections will be held on November 28. The elections will include Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza, aiming to bolster democratic foundations and complete the electoral process. Presidential election dates will be announced later.
The Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) is preparing for "enemy provocations and sabotage" during the upcoming parliamentary vote, with Chairwoman Ella Pamfilova stating readiness to establish a "strong barrier." Russia has invited observers from 12 international organizations and 103 countries for the September 20 State Duma elections, focusing on security in "unfriendly countries" for voting abroad.
Algerians are set to vote in parliamentary elections on Wednesday, but widespread disengagement and mistrust, stemming from the Hirak protest movement and tightening political space, suggest a potentially very low turnout. Controversial candidate disqualifications have further fueled public apathy.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stated he might announce his resignation by early September, with early parliamentary elections potentially occurring within three to four months. He previously indicated stepping down in a few weeks to aid the ruling party in elections.
Gadi Eisenkot's new centrist party, Yashar!, is gaining popularity and challenging Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud ahead of Israeli parliamentary elections. Polls indicate a difficult majority for any camp, with public opinion critical of a recent war involving Iran and the US, which left Israel excluded from ceasefire talks.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree setting the State Duma elections for September 20. This marks the first time residents of Donbass and Novorossiya will participate in parliamentary elections. Over 2,200 elections at various levels are scheduled for the same day.
Sweden's parliament has approved new laws allowing residency permits to be revoked for "bad behaviour" and requiring public sector workers to report undocumented individuals. Critics decry the measures as arbitrary and harmful to human rights.
DMK's Murasoli criticized Rahul Gandhi, citing his 'political immaturity' and 'dishonesty' for Congress facing criticism from INDIA bloc allies. The editorial accused Congress of undermining partners while seeking support, referencing betrayal in Tamil Nadu and dissatisfaction from leaders like Akhilesh Yadav.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlights numerous election irregularities in Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, citing reports of carousel voting and ballot removal, as Nikol Pashinyan's party leads with 49.8% of the vote.
Armenia's ruling Civil Contract party, led by PM Nikol Pashinyan, leads parliamentary elections with 49.44% of the vote, below the 50% threshold to form a government alone, based on 74.4% of polling stations reported.
Armenia holds parliamentary elections on June 7, with PM Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party facing main rival Samvel Karapetyan's Strong Armenia bloc amid strong societal polarization.
Kosovo holds extraordinary parliamentary elections with 900+ candidates for 120 seats, prompted by a political crisis after failing to elect a new president post-Vjosa Osmani's term expiration.
The EU is offering Armenia a €50 million support package to counter Russian economic pressure, ahead of Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections, where PM Nikol Pashinyan's party seeks re-election amid balancing EU and Russian ties.
Russia's position on Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections remains unchanged, stated Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova. President Putin emphasized that internal political tensions in Armenia should not harm Moscow-Yerevan relations and noted Russia would halt integration work if Armenia leaves the EAEU.
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, sosyal medya paylaşımında Ermenistan Başbakanı Nikol Paşinyan’ı övdü ve 7 Haziran’daki parlamento seçimlerinde kendisini destekleyeceğini açıkladı. Trump ayrıca ABD ile Ermenistan arasında bölgesel enerji ve ulaştırma boyutu taşıyan yeni bir girişime işaret etti.
Six political parties secured seats in Cyprus' parliament following Sunday's elections. The Democratic Rally (DISY) and Progressive Party of Working People (AKEL) emerged as the largest parties, but no single party achieved a majority in the House of Representatives.
Syria's Higher Election Committee announced the results of parliamentary elections in Kurdish-majority areas in northeastern Syria, filling nine seats. However, the Druze-majority Sweida province remains excluded from the electoral process due to ongoing tensions and demands for autonomy.
