Laura Mackenzie, expert in political sciences and PhD in European policy, has stressed the importance of social networks to encourage political participation as well as the prospects of e-voting in the UK. About 84% of British households have internet in
Pennsylvania runs successful new online voter registration
Since Pennsylvania introduced online voter registration five months ago, more than 31.000 people have used the service. From the end of August, until December 7, nearly 51.000 people have registered to vote and 19.560 updated their personal data using the state’s
Georgia will implement Electronic voting for general elections
According to Georgia’s Justice Minister, Thea Tsulukiani, the country is technically ready to launch an online voting system. However, other actions would be needed, including legislation changes, promoting electronic ID cards and ensuring countrywide internet access. Thereby, remote villages must
Lithuanian Liberal Party leader proposes online voting
Eligijus Masiulis, leader of Lithuania’s Liberal Movement, recently proposed the adoption of online voting in order to boost turnout and enfranchise expatriates. The Liberal Movement is currently the fourth biggest party in Lithuania’s parliament. To support Masiulis’s point, the party
10 facts about the 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary Elections
On December 6, 2015 Venezuela will hold elections to elect by popular vote the 167 deputies of its National Assembly for a period of 5 years. 164 deputies will be elected for the country’s federal entities and circuits, out of
Four facts about the 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary elections
On December 6, Venezuela will hold elections to choose by popular vote the 167 deputies of its National Assembly for a period of 5 years. The following infographic offers four key facts about the 2015 Venezuelan Parliamentary elections.