Promo-LEX Observation Mission for early Parliamentary Elections of 11 July 2021 – 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 […]
2nd round election day report
Moldova’s presidential election runoff had a high voter engagement. During voting day, certain polling stations abroad ran out of ballots and thus did not allow voters to cast their vote. Organized transportation of voters from Transnistria and intimidation of election observers was also again present during the second round of the election. Promo-LEX’s parallel vote […]
Presidential election only ‘partially correct and free’
The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections in Moldova, to which EPDE member Promo-LEX contributes its election observation findings, has stated that the presidential elections of 1 and 15 November were “partially correct and free”. This coalition of Moldovan CSOs and media organizations further state that several voters were unable to exercise their right […]
Presidential election only ‘partially correct and free’
Source: kyivpost.com (AFP) The Civic Coalition for Free and Fair Elections considers the presidential elections of 1 and 15 November 2020 to be partially correct and free. The assessment is based on respect of the principles for free and fair elections set out in international treaties and conventions on civil and political rights and […]
High civic activism despite pandemic, but issues at polling stations abroad and organized transportation of voters mar presidential runoff
Former prime minister Maia Sandu wins the presidential election with 57,74%, according to official figures. Source: sacbee.com (AP/ROVELIU BUGA) Promo-LEX Observation Mission presents the number of incidents on the second-round election day, reported by static observers from the sample of 608 polling stations, and the number of incidents extrapolated nationally. The main findings with regards to […]