Parliament Approves Electoral Code Drafts: Electronic Voting, Machine Counting, and Video Surveillance
In a significant move, the parliament has passed five draft laws for amendments to the Electoral Code at first reading. These drafts, submitted by "There Is Such a People" (ISTN), "Revival," "BSP for Bulgaria," and two from PP-DB, propose extensive changes in voting processes, aiming to increase transparency and efficiency.
Key Proposals:
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Revival’s Draft: This draft eliminates the traditional paper ballot and introduces electronic voting. It also limits the number of foreign voting stations and enlarges the Central Election Commission. The commission’s size will now reflect the political representation in the National Assembly.
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ISTN’s Draft: This draft focuses on updating voter lists; voters can register online, and results are counted by state institutions, not a private company as previously done. It introduces video surveillance in all stages of voting and counts, as well as increased transparency in the appointment of commission members.
- BSP’s Draft: This draft establishes regional counting centers and.active voter registration. It also introduces experimental electronic counting for future parliamentary elections.
Poliitcal Reactions:
- Remzi Osman from the DPS party expressed concerns about the proposed changes, fearing possible manipulation of electoral boxes in transit and potential inaccuracies in voter lists.
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- H1: Parliament Approves Electoral Code Drafts: Electronic Voting, Machine Counting, and Video Surveillance
- H2: Revival’s Draft: Bye-Bye Paper Ballots, Hello Electronics
- H2: ISTN’s Draft: Updating Voter Lists and Enhanced Transparency
- H2: BSP’s Draft: Regionalizing Counting and Active Registration
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In a major political development, Bulgaria’s parliament has approved draft legislation to overhaul the country’s electoral system, including the introduction of electronic voting and machine counting. Among the approved drafts, one of the most transformative includes the removal of traditional paper ballots, replacing them with a digital voting system. The parliament’s move to approve these drafts at first reading signals a significant shift in Bulgaria’s electoral landscape.
