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Vote Buying?

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Vote Buying?

The student movement claims that the Roma community has been particularly exposed to electoral manipulation and abuse, warning of potential staged incidents to portray students as enemies of the Roma community.

They allege misuse of roles by Roma coordinators and local community leaders to pressure Roma families based on their social status and needs.

The students demand an investigation into allegations of vote buying, threats, and misuse of public authority, emphasizing that true political freedom requires citizens to make choices without fear of repercussions.

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Bulgarian Elections

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Bulgarian Elections

Three reports of alleged violations were received by the Regional Election Commission in Pazardzhik on election day.

Two reports from the organization “Awake People” involved claims of improper assistance at polling stations and concerns about a group speaking Romani language, suggesting possible electioneering.

The third report, from a municipal councilor, related to pre-election campaigning on Facebook, which the commission deemed unacceptable but not sanctionable under the Election Code.

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Voting Fraud?

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Voting Fraud?

Thirteen individuals were arrested in the Stara Zagora region during an operation targeting crimes related to citizens’ political rights, with an additional seven wanted by authorities. The police operation, conducted before the presidential runoff, involved checks on 876 individuals, 375 vehicles, and various businesses, revealing issues beyond vote-buying, including drug possession and theft.

The Interior Minister noted increased activity in Roma neighborhoods ahead of the election, urging for a peaceful voting process, as turnout in Roma sections was low during the first round.

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Vote Buying?

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The article discusses the ongoing issue of vote-buying among Roma communities in Slovakia, particularly during elections, as highlighted by government commissioner Alexander Daško.

Daško accuses former Prime Minister Igor Matovič and others of promising financial incentives, such as 500 euros, to encourage Roma participation in elections, which they have not received.

A police operation named ‘Candidate’ has led to the arrest of individuals involved in electoral corruption related to the upcoming municipal elections in Martin.

This has more to do with the fact that Roma voted en masse for the opposition during last elections …

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Serbia and Votes

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Serbia and Votes

Robert Kasumović, a Romani activist, claims that the ruling party in Niš uses threats and coercion to control the Romani community for personal gain, with severe consequences for the community’s welfare.

Srđan Šajn, president of the Roma Party, has called for an investigation into alleged coercion of socially vulnerable groups, including Roma, to attend a Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally in Novi Sad. He claims that a meeting with Roma leaders discussed financial incentives for attending the rally, potentially linked to voting for SNS in upcoming elections.

Despite the existence of seven Romani parties, their influence is minimal, and there is a lack of political interest in Romani issues, leading to a stagnation in community integration and worsening conditions over the past fifteen years.

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Bulgaria: Vote Buying?

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Bulgaria: Vote Buying?

Roma in Ruse were reportedly offered around 300 euros per vote during the elections.

Their leader, Varban Varbanov, organized a protest to alert authorities about political pressure and threats he received from a local party representative.

Varbanov claims that intermediaries were pressuring him to influence the Roma community to vote for a specific presidential candidate pair in the upcoming elections.

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Vote Buying?

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The article relates several documented cases where Roma votes were allegedly bought, where Roma from informal settlements were bused to polling stations or to manifestations, ands this as since 2014. It alleges that Vučić’s SNS Party is behind these schemes. The piece critiques the lack of genuine political representation for the Roma and the oppressive control exerted by the government over their community, leading to worsening conditions over the years.

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Bulgarian Presidential Election

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Bulgarian Presidential Election

According to the Bulgarian press and a large number of articles, measures are being taken to ensure free voting for citizens in the upcoming presidential elections, as stated by the acting chief secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Lyubomir Nikolov.

Efforts are focused on combating vote buying, with 140 police operations conducted primarily in Roma neighbourhoods, resulting in two pre-trial proceedings. There are widely shared views that votes canm be bought in Roma neighbourhoods.

The Ministry is also monitoring cyber threats closely, particularly on election day, and is investigating a recent arson incident involving Starlink antennas near Sofia.

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