The report stated that between 2008 and 2023, global voter turnout plunged from 65.2 to 55.5, signaling a declining engagement in the electoral process.
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance indicated that nearly half (47%) of nations experienced a decline in democratic performance metrics over the last five years.
IDEA noted that one in five elections held from mid-2020 to mid-2024 faced legal challenges, with voting and ballot counting at the forefront of litigation.
The report expressed concern that the global index for free and fair elections saw its biggest decline on record in 2023, affecting electoral integrity.
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