When political parties clash, it’s not always about grand visions or philosophical differences; often, it boils down to the nitty-gritty of numbers, and how those numbers are presented to the public. This is precisely what’s happening between Malta’s Labour Party and the Nationalist Party (PN). The Labour Party is calling out PN Leader Alex Borg, accusing him of playing fast and loose with the facts about Malta’s national debt during a recent election campaign event. It’s like one team catching the other team moving the goalposts in a football match – they’re saying Borg isn’t just misrepresenting the score, but…

The bustling halls of the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) in New Delhi recently welcomed a diverse gathering for a pivotal two-day international conference. This wasn’t just another academic talk shop; it was a vibrant forum centered on “Global Best Practices and Innovations for Media in Electoral Processes and Campaigns.” From the seasoned election administrator with decades of experience navigating complex canvases to the bright-eyed researcher eager to dissect data, and the sharp-witted media expert attuned to the lightning-fast shifts in communication, nearly 500 individuals congregated. Among them were our frontline election workers – the dedicated…