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Gujarat Court Restores Voting Rights for 7 Citizens
Solutions6d ago

Gujarat Court Restores Voting Rights for 7 Citizens

Seven people in Gujarat who found their names mysteriously missing from voter rolls just won their fight to be included, with the High Court affirming that every citizen's right to participate in democracy cannot be denied. Three of them are now running in upcoming local elections, including a realtor inspired by his uncle and a former protest leader now pursuing his childhood dream of public service.

Indian Express2 min read
50,000 March for Unity in London Ahead of Elections
Global NewsMar 29

50,000 March for Unity in London Ahead of Elections

Tens of thousands gathered in central London to celebrate diversity and stand together against division. The peaceful rally brought families, students, and people from across Britain to send a message of hope weeks before key local elections.

France 24 English2 min read
Dutch Voter Turnout Climbs 3% After Decades of Decline
Global NewsMar 20

Dutch Voter Turnout Climbs 3% After Decades of Decline

More Dutch citizens voted in their local elections this year than in 2022, reversing a decades-long trend of declining participation. The victory comes with a fun bonus: two politicians will abseil down Rotterdam's 185-meter tower after promising to do so if turnout improved.

Dutch News2 min read
French Left Wins Big in Local Elections Across Nation
Global NewsMar 19

French Left Wins Big in Local Elections Across Nation

France's left-wing party France Unbowed secured breakthrough results in local elections, winning eleven times more seats than previous votes. Their success came from promising practical solutions like rent caps and healthcare access to communities struggling with rising costs.

Google News - France Breakthrough2 min read
South Africa Fights AI Fakes to Protect 2026 Elections
SolutionsMar 11

South Africa Fights AI Fakes to Protect 2026 Elections

South Africa's election commission is taking on AI-generated misinformation with new tech tools and social media partnerships ahead of the 2026 local elections. The proactive approach aims to protect voters from fake websites and deepfakes while making registration easier than ever.

Daily Maverick2 min read
Dutch Party Doubles Women Candidates in Historic Shift
Global NewsJan 26

Dutch Party Doubles Women Candidates in Historic Shift

A conservative Protestant party in the Netherlands that once banned women from politics now has twice as many female candidates as four years ago. The shift marks a dramatic evolution for a party that was legally forced to allow women to run.

Dutch News2 min read
Netherlands Opens Local Voting to Foreign Residents
Global NewsJan 18

Netherlands Opens Local Voting to Foreign Residents

Thousands of international residents in the Netherlands will vote for the first time on March 18 in local elections. EU citizens and non-EU nationals with five years of residency can help choose their community leaders.

Dutch News2 min read