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MEP András László praised Georgia’s vote-counting 

Andrea Calvello
Andrea Calvello
MEP András László praised Georgia's vote-counting 
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Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In his statement, MEP László László called Georgia’s new electronic vote counting “highly trusted” with conditions that “fully meet European democratic standards”.

MEP András László from Hungary lauded the reliability of the new electronic vote-counting method in Georgia, highlighting the conditions of the election “fully meet European democratic standards”. In his social media post remarks, László underlined the “rigorous ID checks” being enforced in the ongoing elections, which he regards to enhance the integrity of the voting process.

How is electronic vote counting improving election integrity?

“I am observing the elections with great interest and everything is going very smoothly. Voters, local NGO observers and official election staff all say that everything is very orderly. Rigorous ID checks are in place and the new electronic vote counting is highly trusted and the official count will also include hand-counting every ballot”, he stated.

Further, he added that this will allow to have quick results when voting stations close and leave no delays. Conditions fully satisfy European democratic standards. High participation is expected which will give the outcome strong democratic legitimacy”, László said.

On October 26, Georgia has been holding its first fully proportional parliamentary elections, where nationals are electing 150 members of parliament. These elections take place amid elevated political tensions and increasingly complex relations with the EU and the U.S, following controversial efforts by the ruling “Georgian Dream” party, including the enactment of the law “On Transparency of Foreign Influence” (the so-called “Foreign Agents Law”) and anti-LGBTQ legislation, which resulted in the temporary halt of Georgia’s accession to the European Union. 

Approximately  776, 726 voters have cast their ballots in the proceeding general elections in Georgia, representing a turnout of 22.22 per cent of total qualified voters by noon, Georgia’s Central Election Commission reported. 

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By Andrea Calvello
Andrea Calvello is a Journalist at Brussels Morning News. He is covering European Politics, European Parliament, European Council, European Commission and Europe News. He is a highly accomplished journalist and digital specialist with a wealth of experience in the media industry. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on marketing and digital transformation, as well as an Executive Master in Human Resources Management, Development, and Administration. Additionally, he has completed a specialization course in advertising communication, marketing, and Made in Italy communication and digital technologies. Calvello is also a member of the National Order of Journalists and has had a successful career as a TV journalist, bringing his expertise in marketing and digital communication to the world of television broadcasting. His diverse skill set and passion for innovation have set him apart as a dynamic and influential figure in the field of media and communications.
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