What U.S. can learn about electronic voting from Estonia, the world leader in electronic voting who since 2005 have recorded tremendous success in voting.
Baltic Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy in the Baltic Nations of northern Europe, named after the Baltic Sea has made great progress since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian democracy is covered in this section. Also check out our page on World Democracy.
Estonians Kick Off Online Voting for March Election
Balloting has started for next month’s general election in Estonia, an online voting pioneer, amid tight protective measures .
Lithuania Fears Russia Will Attempt to Sway Its Elections
Lithuania fear Russia will interfere in its forthcoming elections, including one in May to find a successor to the staunchly anti-Kremlin president.
Estonia is Leading the Revolution in Digitizing Government
Estonia engaged in making the country’s government administration completely digital to reduce bureaucracy, increase transparency and boost economic growth.
Lithuanian Centre-Right Opposition Wins Parliamentary Vote
Second round of voting gives win to Lithuanian centre-right grouping of the Peasants and Greens Union
How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors
Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power
Russian Threat To the EU One of Many in Turbulent Times
Europe is being forced to awaken to a new reality of a more confrontational stance from Russia that threatens to destabilize the continent and return it to an era of division and even open conflict.
Election Commission Defends Estonian Internet Voting Safety
Worries over Estonian internet voting safety are unfounded claim leading government administrators
Destroyed Ukraine Tank as Latvian Anti-Putin Art
German artist displays a destroyed Ukrainian tank from recent battle as Latvian anti-Putin art
Principals Behind Estonia Online Voting Progress
Since 2005 launch, Estonia online voting progress includes moving from local to national usage