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South Africa’s election results are still forthcoming, but after having dominated politics for 30 years the ANC is likely to lose its majority as a plethora of opposition and breakaway parties eat into its support. In other words, the ANC’s capacity to govern without other parties’ support may have ended. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it will have major implications for business. How will this potential shift in South Africa’s power dynamics impact the country’s political and economic future? Find out here: https://ow.ly/laPX50S2L8l #SouthAfricaElections #PoliticalTrends

Information manipulators see elections as an opportunity to advance their own goals by smearing leaders, exploit existing political issues, sow distrust and erode the credibility in the democratic system and its institutions. EU institutions have long been preparing to tackle the challenge from disinformation, in close collaboration with EU Member States, media and fact-checkers and civil society. New legislation has been adopted, response mechanisms developed, and a wide range of resilience-building activities have been implemented. The largest transnational democratic exercise is about to start and in order to avoid falling into the trap of #disinformation, we issued together with the European Commission and the European External Action Service (Lutz Güllner Krisztina Stump) this interinstitutional press release with all you need to know to build up your resilience against #disinformation and information manipulation ahead of the #EUelections2024: europa.eu/!MPBnY4 I promise it's worth your time. #DontBeDeceived, #PauseThinkCheck and #UseYourVote

The politics in France could involve the EU crypto sector ➡️ Read All : https://lnkd.in/e_77Daec The recent parliamentary elections in France have produced an unprecedented result: none of the main parties managed to obtain an absolute majority. This political deadlock... [...] #FrenchElections #CryptoRegulation #PoliticalDeadlock #CryptoCouncil #Innovation #Crypto #Legal #NBTC

Special Update Briefing 24/10/2024 - Moldova votes in favour of pro-EU constitutional changes amidst competing allegations of electoral interference In this SUB, Tara Chandni and Evan Jones from our Eurasia Desk discuss the impact of Moldova's pro-EU constitutional amendment vote on 21 October 2024. Tara and Evan consider the potential ramifications of this vote within Moldovan society and abroad in the context of claims and counterclaims of Russian and Moldovan election interference, analysing the result through multiple lenses. Global Weekly's Special Update Briefings bring you the most critical and immediate international developments from our international team of dedicated Analysts. For questions, comments, and applications, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/e-YTuWWj or email us at info@global-weekly.com For enquiries about our services, including pro bono work, please email info@global-weekly.com #Geopolitics #GlobalWeekly #Eurasia #Moldova #Russia #EU #Election #ElectionInterference #SpecialUpdateBriefing #GeopoliticalRisk

NEW: After eleven years of embattled rule at the hands of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is set to hold, on July 28, its most consequential presidential election. The contest represents a unique opportunity for the country to enter a cycle of re-institutionalization and democratization, writes Michael Penfold. Therefore, an electoral outcome that all political actors recognize as legitimate represents the only current constitutional path available to restore the rule of law, address the humanitarian crisis, and remove some of the international sanctions placed on the regime in recent years. But in Venezuela, things are not as clear-cut because the political system has been designed so that the winner takes all. Without guarantees for whoever loses, the incentives to hold free and fair elections are currently close to nil. At best, the country will have a semi-competitive contest. #venezuela #elections #elecciones2024 https://lnkd.in/eB9kgQak

The Influence of AIPAC: Unveiling the Power Dynamics in US Politics Discover the shocking truth behind AIPAC's financial influence in American politics. This eye-opening video breaks down how AIPAC spends millions of dollars to shape US policies and elections. Uncover the connections between AIPAC and American politicians, and the potential consequences for democracy. #AIPACInfluence #USPolitics #PoliticalCorruption #ForeignLobbying #DemocracyInPeril #AmericanIsrael #PowerfulInterestGroups #PoliticalCampaigns #ElectoralFunding #PoliticalInfluence

What are the likely outcomes of South Africa’s most consequential election since the end of apartheid? Watch a snippet from our latest webinar on South Africa’s Watershed Election, hosted by specialists from FrontierView, Dragonfly and Oxford Analytica. Will the ANC be forced into a coalition government? What would that look like – and what would it mean for policies going forwards? Would a coalition be a negative outlook or a sign of a maturing democracy? Watch the video 👇 And then scan the QR code at the end to start a free trial for one of our subscription products to receive regular expert analysis on a range of geopolitical, economic and operational issues. #southafrica #SAelections #ANC #geopolitics #riskmanagement

Curious about the state of political finance transparency? Our new blog post delves into country-specific insights and trends using R. Explore the scores and trends revealed by the Global Data Barometer. https://lnkd.in/djDTeMcU You might also want to read this blog by our political integrity module partners Transparency International. 🔍 Concerned about transparency in EU elections? This blog by Jorge A. Valladares Molleda sheds light on the risks opaque campaign money poses to democracy & findings from the @databarometer. #EUelections #TransparencyMatters #GlobalDataBarometer https://lnkd.in/d-SbSPWa

How to be objective in a diplomatic conflict. A simple example from Venezuela: President Nicolás Maduro says he won Venezuela’s election. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, amongst others, says the opposition won. 10 ways to judge an election (unofficial version): 1️⃣ Independent Election Commission. Is there an independent body overseeing elections, free from political influence and corruption? 2️⃣ International Observers. Are reputable organisations like the UN or OSCE able to observe and assess fairness? 3️⃣ Press Freedom. Can independent media report on the process without fear of censorship or retribution? 4️⃣ Voter Turnout. Is there high turnout? Is participation voluntary, or coerced? 5️⃣ Candidate Diversity. Are there multiple candidates and parties with different viewpoints? Or is your election controlled and manipulated? 6️⃣ Campaign Freedom. Can candidates campaign freely, with access to media and public spaces? 7️⃣ Transparency of Results Are results transparent and verifiable, with independent audits and clear reporting mechanisms? 8️⃣ Electoral Laws and Reforms. Are the electoral laws fair? Or have laws been tweaked to benefit those in power? 9️⃣ Citizen Complaints. Can voters lodge complaints and access to legal recourse, including to challenge results in court? 🔟 Civil Liberties. How free is assembly, speech, and association? Can you to express political preferences openly? *️⃣ The people, international observers and the international community should be able to stand up against a patently false result. “Values” can often be twisted to support either side. Authoritarian governments often complain of interference in their internal affairs. That’s harder to do with clear international principles, upheld by robust international institutions. Thanks to Greg Quinn OBE for adding the 11th point.

In our latest expert video, Professor Sophie Vanhoonacker shares her insights on whether the Commission will adopt a more geopolitical stance post-European elections. She discusses the inevitability of continued power transitions and anticipates a flurry of initiatives across various domains, including security, trade, digital sovereignty, and energy sovereignty. Tune in to discover her compelling analysis and forecasts for the future of European politics. Stay tuned for weekly expert videos on important topics, as we approach the upcoming elections. 🗳️ Make sure to take part in our weekly EuroPolls on Instagram, to share your insights on these crucial topics. #EuroPolls #WorkingonEurope #MaastrichtDebate