Analysis Reveals Steep Drop in Machine Voting During Bulgarian Elections

A recent analysis by the Institute for the Development of the Public Environment (IRPS) highlights a significant decline in the use of machine voting during Bulgaria's parliamentary elections on June 9. This decline marks a stark contrast to previous elections, where voting technology was a focal point of political discourse and legislative adjustments. Originally introduced as a means to streamline and secure the electoral process, machine voting was reinstated briefly after its initial implementation faced criticism and was later modified under the pretext of enhancing voter turnout....