The Challenge of Counting the Ballots by the Central Election Commission in Republic of Kosovo

One of the biggest challenges in the administration of elections in the Republic of Kosovo is the counting of votes after the end of election day. One of the most chronic problems of the CEC is the counting of votes of candidates of political parties in the electoral list. Counting is a challenge which affects the credibility of the elections and the fair administration of the vote of the party candidates.

The open proportional list as well as the commissioners of the political parties count the votes of their political parties and their candidates so far were a high challenge to achieve quality standards in the process of organizing elections and counting the votes and the final official publication by the Central Election Commission of Republic of Kosovo.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Counting the votes after election day in Kosovo
• The open list in the proportional system
• The CEC is powerless to stop such a degrading process
• So far, political parties have not been willing to accept the depoliticization of the vote counting process
• The CEC carries out its activities through two laws:
  • Law on General Elections
  • Law on Local Elections
  • Law on Political Parties
  • Electoral Rules
• The Law on Elections deals with Polling Station Councils
• In order for the elections to have credibility, this problematic sub-issue must be changed
• This issue remains absolutely difficult to change by political parties which must give up the administration of elections
• If the citizens were asked, Kosovo would have to consist of several areas.
• Considering that the CEC is the main manager and responsible for the organization of elections

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This document examines the challenges of counting votes by the Central Election Commission (CEC) in the Republic of Kosovo, specifically focusing on the complexities of the open proportional system and the role of political parties in the election process. The author critically analyzes the current electoral system and argues for reform to address concerns about the integrity and fairness of elections.

• The complexities of counting votes in the open proportional system
• The role of political parties and their commissioners in the counting process
• The need for depoliticization of the vote counting process
• The impact of the current system on election credibility and public perception
• The potential for electoral reform and its implications

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• This chapter highlights the key challenges of counting votes in the Republic of Kosovo, particularly focusing on the open proportional system and the role of political parties in the process. It argues that the current system is flawed and requires reform to ensure the integrity and fairness of elections.
• The author analyzes the impact of the open proportional system on the counting process, highlighting the potential for manipulation and accusations of vote theft. This chapter emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability within the system.
• This section discusses the role of political parties in the election process, including their involvement in the CEC and the formation of Polling Station Councils. The author criticizes the political influence on the vote counting process and argues for the need for depoliticization.
• This chapter explores the legal framework surrounding elections in Kosovo, particularly the relevant laws governing the CEC, Polling Station Councils, and the election process. It emphasizes the need for clear and comprehensive regulations to guide the counting process.
• This chapter outlines the arguments for electoral reform in Kosovo. It suggests potential changes to the electoral system, such as the introduction of constituencies and the depoliticization of the vote counting process.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Election administration, open proportional system, vote counting, political parties, commissioners, depoliticization, electoral reform, CEC, Polling Station Councils, credibility, integrity, fairness, Kosovo.

Details

• Course: Political System
• Grade: 4 (A)
• Author: Blerim Burjani (Author)
• Publication Year: 2022
• Pages: 9
• Catalog Number: V1308519
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346780911
• Language: English
• Tags: Election adminitration of election political parties