Moldova guards Gagauzia regional vote against boycott

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission is preparing contingency measures against a potential boycott of the Nov. 15 regional elections in Gagauzia, following protracted negotiations between central and local authorities, officials announced.

Electoral authority steps in to schedule Gagauzia vote after local impasse

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission stepped in on Tuesday to schedule regional elections in Gagauzia for Nov. 15, breaking a local legislative deadlock following the final conviction of former governor Evghenia Guțul.

Gagauzia sets Nov. 15 legislative vote following year-long stalemate

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission launched preparations on Friday for Gagauzia’s regional assembly elections scheduled for Nov. 15, opening the race after parliament overhauled electoral laws to resolve a year-long institutional deadlock.

CEC approves amendments to Electoral Code for Gagauzia elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has expressed a favourable opinion on the amendments to the Electoral Code concerning the elections in Gagauzia. This opinion was approved on Tuesday, July 28, with five votes in favor and three against. One CEC member who voted against the amendments cited conflicting norms in the legislation as their reason for opposing the changes.

Three parties dominate Moldova's 98.2 million lei political funding

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has issued an official warning to all Moldovan political parties regarding their mid-year transparency obligations. Parties must submit their financial reports for the first half of the current year by July 15.

Runoff mayoral elections in Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi scheduled for May 31

Residents of the Orhei municipality, Taraclia city, and Rusestii Noi commune in the Ialoveni district will elect their mayors on May 31 during the second round of local elections. The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced this date after no candidate achieved the necessary majority in the first round of voting held on May 17.

Draft project targeting Gagauzia election crisis expected by week’s end

The project that has the potential to resolve the electoral crisis in Gagauzia is set to be presented to Parliament by the end of this week. Representatives from the People's Assembly of Gagauzia are finalizing the details of a document aimed at aligning the electoral procedures in the autonomy with the Electoral Code of the Republic of Moldova.

CEC President comments on prospects for online voting in Moldova

Online voting holds "promising" potential for the Republic of Moldova, but its successful implementation will rely on the trust in the system's security and transparency, according to Angela Caraman, the chairperson of the Central Electoral Commission. She emphasized that online voting could only become a viable alternative method if all parties involved in the electoral process are confident that the system is secure.

Chisinau and Comrat MPs take first steps to address Gagauzia’s electoral crisis

The elections in Gagauzia cannot be held on June 21. However, after today's meeting of the two working groups, Comrat and Chisinau have made progress towards resolving the political crisis.

Deal in sight for Gagauzia elections

A framework to hold free and fair elections in Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia could emerge within days, according to President Maia Sandu. The announcement follows high-level talks in Chișinău between the central government and local officials from Comrat.

Gagauzia parallel laws threaten Moldova EU path

The political deadlock over organizing elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia is testing the rule of law in Moldova. Regional authorities are attempting to implement a parallel legal framework that bypasses the national Electoral Code, raising severe concerns over central oversight and democratic integrity.

Court seizes €260k from former Sor party officials

The Chisinau Court has convicted the regional branch heads of the former Sor Party from Ungheni and Rezina for knowingly accepting illegal financing from an organized criminal group.