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Impact of the pandemic on elections around the world: From safety concerns to political crises
Impact of the pandemic on elections around the world: From safety concerns to political crises
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6 minutes
Released:
Sep 11, 2020
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The coronavirus has taken a heavy toll on our lives, our economies, our societies but also on electoral processes around the world, with many elections being postponed in order to protect citizens' health. But this involves a delicate balancing act between ensuring the democratic right to vote and a government's responsibility to protect public health. So, what can we learn from experience?
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2020)652017
Source: © European Union - EP
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2020)652017
Source: © European Union - EP
Released:
Sep 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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