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The Elections in Turkey and Poland: How Domestic Corruption Undermines Democracy
A virtual discussion hosted by IFES and the Alliance for Securing Democracy at GMF of the autocratic threats facing 2023 national elections in Turkey and Poland.
April 27, 2023
10:00 AM EDT
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: 2019 Local Elections
On March 31, citizens of Turkey went to the polls to elect mayors, provincial council members, municipal council members in cities and mukhtars, and members of council of elders in rural areas. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Turkey: 2019 Local Elections.
News & Updates
Interview/Speech/Testimony
Europe and Eurasia Director Participates in Hill Briefing on Turkey
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) Regional Director for Europe and Eurasia Dr. Beata Martin-Rozumiłowicz participated in a joint Capitol Hill briefing of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) and the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on “Turkey Post-Referendum: Institutions and Human Rights.”
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: 2017 Constitutional Referendum
The Republic of Turkey will hold a constitutional referendum on Sunday, April 16. This will be the sixth constitutional referendum in the country since the passage of the 1982 constitution.
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: November 1 Grand National Assembly Elections
On November 1, 2015, Turkish voters will return to the polls to vote in their second election this year for the Grand National Assembly (TBMM).
Election FAQ
Elections in Turkey: 2015 Grand National Assembly Elections
On June 7, Turkish citizens will head to the polls to elect Deputies to the 550-member Grand National Assembly (Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi, or TBMM). With electoral victories in the previous three TBMM contests, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has announced its intent to instate a presidential system in Turkey.
Election Material
Ballot
Guinea-Bissau Presidential Run-off 2005
Ballot used for the second round of the Guinea-Bissau Presidential election held on 24 July 2005. The main candidates in the second round of the election were Kouma YALA and Joao Bernardo VIEIRA-NINO.
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of Botswana
Constitution of Botswana with amendments through 1987, and an addendum with the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1997, concerning the creation of the Independent Electoral Commission.
Election Material
Constitution
Official Bulletin - Guinea Bissau 1991
Official Bulletin of Guinea-Bissau to include laws passed during the third Legislative session in 1991. The bulletin includes:
-Lei no. 4/91 Aprova Lei da Imprensa
-Lei no. 5/91 Aprova Estatuto do Jornalista
-Lei no. 6/91 Cria o Conselho Nacional de Comunicacao Social, cujas atribuicoes, organizacao e funcionamento sao regulados pela presente lei.
-Lei no. 7/91 Aprova a Lei de acesso dos Partidos Politicos aos orgaos de Comunicacao Social
-Lei no. 8/91 Aprova a Lei da Liberdade Sindical
-Lei no. 9/91 Aprova a Lei de Greve
-Lei no. 10/91 Aprova a Lei a Requisicao Civil
-Lei no. 4/91 Aprova Lei da Imprensa
-Lei no. 5/91 Aprova Estatuto do Jornalista
-Lei no. 6/91 Cria o Conselho Nacional de Comunicacao Social, cujas atribuicoes, organizacao e funcionamento sao regulados pela presente lei.
-Lei no. 7/91 Aprova a Lei de acesso dos Partidos Politicos aos orgaos de Comunicacao Social
-Lei no. 8/91 Aprova a Lei da Liberdade Sindical
-Lei no. 9/91 Aprova a Lei de Greve
-Lei no. 10/91 Aprova a Lei a Requisicao Civil
Election Material
Constitution
Constitution of The Republic of Guinea-Bissau - 1991
Complete text of the Constitution of Guinea-Bissau including first constitutional amendments promulgated in 1991.