Moldova’s Presidential Elections under a New Electoral Code
On 20 October 2024, the Republic of Moldova will conduct its presidential elections alongside a Constitutional Referendum. This will be the second elections under the new Electoral Code, effective January 1, 2023, which has updated and streamlined electoral practices to meet international standards. In the latest Moldova Policy Alert, Petru Culeac provides insights into the […]
Promo-LEX Association has launched the Observation Mission for the election of 20 October 2024
Promo-LEX Association has launched the Observation Mission for the presidential election and constitutional referendum of 20 October 2024. The observation will cover the entire election period, including election day and, if necessary, the second round of voting. The core team of the Mission and 45 long-term observers (LTOs), together with about 740 short-term observers (STOs), […]
REPORT NO.1 of the Observation Mission to the presidential elections and republican constitutional referendum
Promo-LEX presented the first report of its observation mission to the presidential elections and republican constitutional referendum set to take place on 20 October 2024. In the report, Promo-LEX analyzes the social and political background, legal framework, preparations for the presidential election and the constitutional referendum of 20 October, as well as other issues characteristic […]
Assessment findings on the implementation of CEC and CICDE’s strategic plans
Today, 11 July 2024, Promo-LEX presented its report entitled “Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training” (Annual assessment: 2023 and Summing-up report: 2020 – 2023). The report presents an analysis of the development priorities and activities scheduled by CEC and CICDE for the monitored period. CEC […]
Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training in Moldova
Today, 11 July 2024, Promo-LEX presented its report entitled “Implementation of Strategic Plans of the Central Electoral Commission and the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training” (Annual assessment: 2023 and Summing-up report: 2020 – 2023). The report presents an analysis of the development priorities and activities scheduled by CEC and CICDE for the monitored period. CEC […]
Political party funding in Moldova. Retrospective 2023: Growing dependence on state budget appropriations and unreported expenditures
Today, Promo-LEX presented its report on “Political party funding in Moldova. Retrospective 2023”. The document contains civic monitoring findings on the funding of political parties through the lens of their 2023 activities. The event brought together representatives of state institutions, such as the Parliament, CEC, the State Tax Service, the National Anti-corruption Centre, the Constitutional […]
Growing dependence on state budget appropriations and unreported expenditures – Political Party funding in Moldova 2023
Promo-LEX published its report on “Political party funding in Moldova. Retrospective 2023” based on civic monitoring findings on the funding of political parties through their 2023 activities. 2023 was marked by the entry into force of new legal provisions pertaining to political party funding. The most important changes concerned the prohibition for political parties to […]
Promo-LEX Association
Promo–LEX is a non–governmental organization that aims to advance democracy in the Republic of Moldova, including in the Transnistrian region, by promoting and defending human rights, monitoring the democratic processes, and strengthening civil society. Key areas of activity and expertise are implemented via two programs: Monitoring Human Rights and Democratic Processes. The latter program aims […]
OPINION of Promo-LEX Association on the draft law on piloting postal voting
Promo-LEX Association has issued an opinion on the draft law on the piloting of postal voting, a document to be presented March 7, 2024, during public consultations organized the Moldovan Parliament’s Legal, Appointments, and Immunities Committee. This submission offers a comprehensive critique and set of recommendations, delving into the vital concerns and issues surrounding the […]
OPINION on holding the republican referendum on the same day with the parliamentary or presidential elections
The Promo-LEX Association recommends the Parliament to review its initiative on the possibility of holding the republican referendum and the parliamentary or presidential elections simultaneously, in the context of the re-examination of the draft law, included in the agenda of the plenary session on Thursday, 18 January. The Promo-LEX considers that art. 184 para. (2) of […]