Lower voter turnout and increasingly contested results globally are threatening the credibility of elections, an intergovernmental watchdog warned on Tuesday, as its sub-index for free and fair elections suffered its biggest decline on record in 2023.

The credibility of elections worldwide is at risk due to lower voter turnout and increasingly contested results. IDEA's report highlights the decline in free and fair elections, attributing it to government intimidation and disinformation.

According to a report, the global index for free and fair elections suffered the biggest decline on record in 2023, while disputed elections are becoming a global phenomenon.

Declining voter turnout and increasingly disputed election results are eroding the credibility of elections worldwide, as its free and fair election

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) on Tuesday published its annual report on the state of democracy, which contained concerning findings. The report, which has been measuring democratic performance in 158 countries since 1975,

The declines span both traditionally strong democracies as well as fragile governments around the globe, the Stockholm-based organization says Author of the article: You can save this article by registering for free here.