The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) presented its financial needs to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) during a meeting held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, with the head of the ministry, Serge Gabriel Colin. The discussions focused on updating the spending program related to the organization of the upcoming elections, taking into account the new electoral calendar and the operational and logistical constraints. According to the MEF, discussions will continue in order to consider possible budget adjustments, particularly an increase in the initially planned envelope for the electoral process.<\/p>