Elections in BTI countriesElections in other countries Chile, November 23 Left-leaning President Gabriel Boric is ineligible to seek a second consecutive term. Since taking office in 2022, Boric has seen his approval ratings decline significantly, while the voters’ mood has shifted to the right. Egypt, November After President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi secured a third six-year term in 2023, the country is now preparing parliamentary elections. Economic decline, inflation and the war in Gaza are creating a tense political environment. Poland, June 1 The presidential election will determine if the Tusk government can rule freely. Current President Duda’s vetoes challenge Tusk after ending eight years of PiS rule in 2023. Canada, October Prime Minister Trudeau stepped down and will not seek a fourth term in office. In polls, the Conservatives have a significant lead over the Liberals, who are in danger of falling into third. Germany, February 23 After the collapse of its three- party coalition government, the EU’s wealthiest member state faces early parliamentary elections. Bangladesh,? The country expects the second election in only two years, following the 2024 collapse of Sheikh Hasina’s regime. Muhammad Yunus, head of the interim government, pledges much-needed electoral and constitutional reforms before elections. Argentina, October 26 As it moves toward legislative elections in the fall, the country is battling its worst economic crisis in decades. Winning the elections would give President Javier Milei's liber- tarian party more power in Congress, where it currently holds only a minority in both chambers. Tanzania, October 26 Current President Samia Suluhu Hassan came to office following predecessor John Magufuli’s death in 2021. While the 2020 presidential elections were marred by controversy, Hassan has loosened some of Magufuli’s restrictive policies. Sources: IFES ElectionGuide, NDI Elections Calendar, wikipedia, own research Held elections Next elections Upcoming elections Postponed elections 9.2. ? Date known Date unknown In question Note: The scores shown are based on the respective country’s situation between early 2021 and early 2023. Source: BTI, Question: "To what extent are political representatives determined by general, free and fair elections?"