IFES Europe and Eurasia

In Europe and Eurasia, @IFES1987 builds resilient democracies that deliver for all. Retweet ≠ endorsement. 🌍

[IFES @IFES1987]

Five years ago, IFES released "Standards, Techniques and Resources for Investigating Disputes in Elections" (STRIDE). This quickly emerged as THE definitive guide to investigating election disputes.

In five short years, the landscape has changed radically.

Elections are more contested. More digital. More vulnerable to hybrid threats.

⚖️ Courts are seeing rising caseloads

💻 Cyber threats and foreign interference are more sophisticated

🗳️ Public trust is harder to earn, and easier to lose

Yet one thing remains constant: credible, timely investigations are essential to election integrity and the rule of law.

📢 This month, IFES has launched a new report that builds on STRIDE. Author Regina Waugh tackles these emerging challenges head-on:

→ How technology is enabling new forms of electoral violations

→ How disinformation and illicit finance are reshaping the risk environment → How investigators, EMBs, and courts are adapting in real time

This new report doesn’t replace STRIDE. It extends it for a more complex era.

👉 Download today and read the report to explore what’s changing—and what must come next. Link in comments. ⤵️

Because accountability in elections is never optional.

It’s foundational.

#Democracy #Elections #RuleOfLaw #ElectionIntegrity

[Agencija za sprečavanje korupcije @ASK_CrnaGora]

Kroz partnerstvo, dijalog i zajednicki rad jacamo izborni integritet i unapredjujemo sistem nadzora nad politickim finansiranjem u Crnoj Gori

[Agencija za sprečavanje korupcije @ASK_CrnaGora]

U susret izborima 2027: Unapredjujemo izborna pravila, mapiramo izazove u implementaciji i trazimo odrziva rjesenja kroz otvoren dijalog i praktican rad

[IFES @IFES1987]

Electoral integrity is built long before election day.

🇲🇪Today in Podgorica, Montenegro, IFES partnered with the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption to convene a multi-stakeholder roundtable on strengthening oversight of political finance.

Together with political parties, institutions, civil society, and the media, IFES presented new tools, procedures, and monitoring approaches developed over the past year to improve clarity, consistency, and enforcement in political financing.

By strengthening rules, refining procedures, and enhancing institutional coordination now, partners in Montenegro are strengthening the foundation for public trust in elections in 2027.

➡️ Transparency and accountability are the foundation of trust.
➡️ Trust is the foundation of democracy.

We are proud to support partners who are working long before Election Day to ensure that every voter can have confidence in the process. Tremendous thanks to Ambassador Dawn McKen for her opening remarks and to @UKinMontenegro for their support for this important work.

#Democracy #Elections #Transparency #Governance #PoliticalFinance

[IFES Disability @IFESDisability]

When persons with disabilities are decision-makers, #Democracy gets more inclusive. Through @IFES1987 's N. Macedonia project, "people now see inclusion as something possible, not optional." @SwissDevCoop

Learn more about the project 👉https://t.co/RUOj2CCrHB

[IFES @IFES1987]

IFES is at the #COSP11 for the United Nations Convention Against Corruption in Qatar! We're pleased join 100s of orgs and experts worldwide in endorsing an open letter to delegates calling for a commitment to integrity in the funding of political parties and candidates.

[IFES @IFES1987]

On this Int'l Anti-Corruption Day, IFES celebrates the incredible commitment of all those who work towards clean, transparent electoral processes. If you are at #COSP11, join our co-hosted event “Toward Transparency in Political Funding” on 15 December! #IACD2025

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

This week, @IFES1987 and @ASK_CrnaGora w/ support of @UKinMontenegro held a dialogue with civil society and media on improving campaign finance data publication and resolving complaints in Montenegro's 🇲🇪 elections. More 👇
https://t.co/yAOGwtIprN

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

With support of @UKinMontenegro, @IFES1987 and @DIKMNE held a strategic planning workshop for the future Central Election Commission of Montenegro 🇲🇪. Read more 👇
https://t.co/xmOpEH9r05

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

This weekend, voters in North Macedonia 🇲🇰 will head to polls in local elections amidst heightened public scrutiny of democracy, governance, and service delivery at the municipal level. Read about these important elections in @IFES1987 Election FAQs👇

https://t.co/WiFO9hSPTd

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

This weekend, Moldova 🇲🇩 will hold parliamentary elections crucial to determine whether the country remains firmly on its European integration track or is pulled back toward Russia’s sphere of influence. Read the @IFES1987 Election FAQs 👇

https://t.co/ZNLao3wSgs

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

We are grateful for our partnership with @ukinserbia 🇬🇧 and the Republic Election Commission of Serbia 🇷🇸 to strengthen the election process and engage voters. Read the announcement below 👇
https://t.co/gMECaUkGeW

[IFES @IFES1987]

Building democratic culture is the work of every citizen: respectful engagement on issues, and cultivating the practice of peaceful discussion, understanding, collaboration, and action. How do you build democratic culture in your life? #InternationalDemocracyDay2025

[IFES @IFES1987]

Your weekend reading - outgoing IFES Vice President Chad Vickery reflecting on lessons from two decades of dynamic leadership: https://t.co/hHXai1Lujb

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

Ahead of #IYD2025, @IFES1987 caught up with @KofiAnnanFdn NextGen Democracy Prize finalist Marharyta Vorykhava of Belarus on the power of youth in standing up for #democracy: "Don’t try to “give a voice” to people - listen those already speaking." Read 👇 https://t.co/GetK21b6jV

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

"Transitions are not just administrative events; they are defining moments." @IFES1987's Tamar Zhvania discusses how to lead with integrity in times of transition. Explore the Q&A and our new paper on leadership transitions in election management bodies👇 https://t.co/bkiWeubkPp

[IFES Disability @IFESDisability]

Happening this week! @IFES1987 Snr. Global Inclusion Advisor Virginia Atkinson is with @osce_odihr and the Advisory Panel on the Polt. Participation of Persons w/ Disabilities #DisabilityRights

[IFES @IFES1987]

IFES is proud to be a signatory to the @TheWJP Warsaw Principles for the Rule of Law, which emphasize the necessity of a rule of law culture to ensure that legal norms are implemented, respected, and serve as a check on arbitrary power. Learn more: https://t.co/OyQUPCbmyM

[IFES Youth @IFESYouth]

#InternationalYouthDay is right around the corner! In celebration of #YoungPeople building resilient democracies, check out IFES' civic education course, started by @IFES_Europe! The course has since reached almost 50k students
https://t.co/g4nLQvGDxo

[IFES Europe and Eurasia @IFES_Europe]

Electoral reform is cornerstone for strengthening democracy—@IFES1987 joins our partner @UKinMontenegro in welcoming the adoption of amended electoral laws in #Montenegro 🇲🇪 Proud to have supported the process w/ colleagues in the Committee for Comprehensive Electoral Reform

[UK in Montenegro @UKinMontenegro]

1/4 Pozdravljamo međupartijski dogovor u Skupštini Crne Gore o izbornim reformama. Ovo je važan korak ka jačanju integriteta izbornog procesa i povjerenja građana u demokratske ishode.Posebno ohrabruje odluka da najmanje 40% kandidata budu žene. Nadamo se da će se ova ambicija...