The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) has reported a significant decline in the global index for free and fair elections, marking the largest drop on record for 2023, an article by VOA reported today. This decline continues a troubling trend, with democratic performance decreasing for eight consecutive years, the longest period of decline since records began in 1975.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report indicates that government intimidation and irregularities in the electoral process are on the rise. Specific issues highlighted include fraudulent voter registration practices and discrepancies in vote-counting procedures. Additionally, the report notes the increasing threats of foreign interference in elections, which have raised concerns about the integrity of democratic processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disinformation campaigns and the growing use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns further complicate the electoral landscape. Voter participation has also seen a decline, falling to 55.5% of eligible voters in 2023, down from 65.2% in 2008. IDEA\u2019s findings emphasize the urgent need for action to protect the credibility of elections globally, as nearly 20% of elections between 2020 and 2024 saw losing candidates or parties reject the results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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