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Moldova Election Watch: Efforts Needed to Ensure Full and Informed Participation and Promote Fairness

Moldova Election Watch: Efforts Needed to Ensure Full and Informed Participation and Promote Fairness

October 14, 2020

NDI Poll: Ahead of Election Day, Georgians Remain Politically Undecided; Focused on the Economy

TBILISI – Poll results released today by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) and CRRC Georgia show that Georgians remain committed to voting on election day (88 percent), but largely undecided (59 percent) ahead of parliamentary elections on October 31. They remain focused on economic issues, and open to persuasion based on party policy platforms.

An Important Conversation With Senator Mark Warner

September 10, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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On Wednesday, September 16 at 9 am, the National Democratic Institute will host Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) for a keynote address on “Democracy, Technology and China: U.S. Strategy for Innovation in the 21st Century.” NDI President Derek Mitchell will moderate this online event, which will feature opening remarks from NDI Chairman Madeleine Albright.

NDI President Derek Mitchell's Message of Solidarity With the People of Belarus

Hello, I'm Derek Mitchell, president of the National Democratic Institute, NDI.

I’m honored to address the Kalinowski Forum at a pivotal moment for the future of Belarus. I’d like to thank the Lithuanian parliament, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other partners for organizing this incredibly timely event.

I’m recording this message several days before you’ll see it. Much may have changed in Belarus between now and then. Events on the ground are moving quickly.

Statement from NDI President Derek Mitchell on Belarus

NDI condemns the recent non-democratic elections, intimidation and repression of candidates, election observers, and independent media, and the continuing violence against peaceful protesters in Belarus. We stand with the Belarusian people in their demand for free association, free assembly, free speech, and free elections. Belarus best protects its sovereignty and independence by allowing its citizens to exercise their democratic rights. NDI joins the U.S.