Observers condemn CEC decision on setting up polling stations abroad
The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections (CALC) condemned the illegal and irresponsible decision of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) made on 5 June to open only 139 polling stations abroad for the early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021. The decision has been amended and the number has been increased to 146, but […]
Observers condemn CEC decision on setting up polling stations abroad
The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections condemns the illegal and irresponsible decision of the Central Electoral Commission to open only 139 polling stations abroad for the early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021. The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections requests CEC to: urgently amend Decision No 4966 of 5 June 2021 on the establishment […]
Second interim report
In this second interim report, Promo-LEX reports on the registration of election contestants, early campaigning, setting up of polling stations according to voters’ pre-registration numbers, and concerns over the lack of provisions for ensuring COVID19 preparedness. Observers find that this campaign is again affected by several instances of hate speech.
Second interim report early parliamentary elections
Promo-LEX Association published its Second Report of of its Observation Mission of the early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021. The report contains electoral findings reported by observers between 12 and 25 May 2021. The main aspects covered by the report: Perpetuated Trends in the Election Campaign As of 26 May 2021, CEC registered eight contenders (six […]
First interim report
In this interim report, Promo-LEX highlights important aspects of the legal framework relevant for these elections and risks to the conduct of elections, including the impact of COVID-19 and the manner in which government funds for the organization and conduct of the elections are being allocated. The report highlights the importance of early voter registration […]
First interim report early parliamentary elections
As per Presidential Decree of 28 April 2021 on dissolving the Parliament and setting the date of the elections, the early Parliamentary Elections will be held on 11 July 2021 — an important ballot for the decision-making quality and strategic direction in the Republic of Moldova. With the aim of developing democracy in the Republic […]
Signature collection for electoral candidates during the pandemic: solutions and alternative mechanisms
The collection of signatures is a democratic exercise whereby voters support voluntarily a certain candidate for an elective position or the initiation of a referendum. For a candidate to join an electoral race – the condition to collect signatures represents a filter based on voters’ support. For the initiation of the referendum – it represents […]
Final Report on the 2020 Presidential Elections
Concerning last year’s presidential election in Moldova, Promo-LEX Association concludes that election contenders avoided reporting all campaign expenditures, there was a record number of hate speech, use of administrative resources, bribing of voters, and a high rate of complaints not accepted by the CEC and courts. In some instances, observers were restricted from accessing voter […]
Final Report on the 2020 Presidential Elections
Concerning last year’s presidential election in Moldova, Promo-LEX Association concludes that election contenders avoided reporting all campaign expenditures, there was a record number of hate speech, use of administrative resources, bribing of voters, and a high rate of complaints not accepted by the CEC and courts. In some instances, observers were restricted from accessing voter […]
CONFERENCE INVITATION Moldova Presidential Election 2020 – conclusions and recommendations
The Promo-LEX Association is pleased to invite you to a conference “Conclusions and recommendations of the Promo-LEX Observation Mission to the 2020 Presidential Election of the Republic of Moldova”, during which this citizen election observation organization shall present the final report of its mission and discuss main findings and recommendations on the electoral process with […]