TIRANA, September 21 /ATA/ – The Central Election Commission (CEC) attended the forum titled ‘Preventing Electoral Corruption and Protecting the Right to Vote for Persons with Disabilities.’ At the event, the commission presented new steps to improve voting accessibility and participation for people with disabilities.
There were discussions on the barriers affecting the exercise of the right to vote, the risks of electoral corruption and mechanisms for preventing and reporting irregularities. The participants shared experiences and practices aimed at ensuring an inclusive electoral process with integrity.
During the forum, there were also presented the findings from a study on accessibility and corruption risks regarding the electoral participation of persons with disabilities, alongside recommendations for improving the institutional framework and electoral practices.
As part of preparations for the 2027 local elections, this forum served as a vital platform for strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and identifying concrete measures that contribute to an electoral process that is more accessible, transparent and inclusive for all citizens. /p.s./
