“Nation in Motion, Ballots on Pause”

Key points

• Eighteen scheduled village elections since 1982; only ten occurred as planned.
• Postponements seen as a systemic pattern undermining democratic participation.
• Officials cite economic volatility and budget constraints as justification.
• Youth council elections (SK) delayed until 2028, limiting young participation.
• Author argues a five-year extension is not a fix and democracy should move forward.