Elections in the Republic of Kosovo are still a challenge that stems from not changing and not reforming the election law. So far, many observers have made recommendations among themselves: EU Observers, the Council of Europe, but without change and without impact towards a reform.
Political parties in Kosovo do not have the will to change anything in the electoral process, they are used to working with this legal infrastructure. The control of electoral mechanisms with the nominees from political parties suits them. The challenges will continue as they are, until there is a reform that is electoral.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Defining the problem
- Central Election Commission (CEC)
- Findings observers...
- Municipal Election Commissions...
- What are the challenges of the process?
- Municipal Election Commissions (MECs)...
- Polling Station Councils and Ballot Counting......
- Necessary amendments to the Law on General Elections of the Republic of Kosovo
- Research findings.......
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the challenges of election administration in Kosovo, particularly focusing on the depoliticization of electoral mechanisms such as the Central Election Commission (CEC), Municipal Election Commissions (MEC), and Polling Station Councils (PSC). The paper explores the need for legal reform and proposes necessary amendments to the Law on General Elections.
- Depoliticization of electoral mechanisms
- Challenges of election administration in Kosovo
- Legal reform of the electoral system
- Impact of political parties on the election process
- The role of the CEC, MEC, and PSC in elections
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Defining the problem: This chapter introduces the challenges of election administration in Kosovo, focusing on issues such as the proportional electoral system, lack of regional representation, and political influence on the CEC, MEC, and PSC.
- Central Election Commission (CEC): This section examines the composition and functioning of the CEC, highlighting its dependence on political groups and the challenges it faces in ensuring fair and transparent elections.
- Findings observers...: This chapter presents findings from election observers, particularly focusing on the composition and appointment of Polling Station Councils (PSCs) and the challenges of ensuring inclusivity and balance in their composition.
- Municipal Election Commissions...: This section focuses on the role and challenges of Municipal Election Commissions (MECs), highlighting the need for reforms to enhance their independence and effectiveness.
- What are the challenges of the process?: This chapter delves into the specific challenges posed by MECs and PSCs in managing the election process, particularly concerning issues related to ballot counting and vote manipulation.
- Municipal Election Commissions (MECs)...: This section examines the composition and functioning of MECs, highlighting the need for reforms to enhance their independence and effectiveness.
- Polling Station Councils and Ballot Counting......: This chapter explores the role and challenges of Polling Station Councils (PSCs) in managing the voting process, focusing on concerns related to vote counting and potential manipulation.
- Necessary amendments to the Law on General Elections of the Republic of Kosovo: This chapter outlines the proposed reforms and amendments to the Law on General Elections, aiming to address the challenges identified and promote a more independent and transparent electoral system.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts covered in this paper include: election administration, depoliticization of electoral mechanisms, Central Election Commission (CEC), Municipal Election Commissions (MEC), Polling Station Councils (PSC), Law for Political Parties, electoral reform, proportional electoral system, open lists, regional representation, political influence, and ODIR standards.
- Quote paper
- Blerim Burjani (Author), 2023, Challenges of Election Administration in Kosovo, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1318794
