Moldova political parties face fines as July 15 audit deadline looms

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.

Second round of local elections in Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi set 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.

New project aimed at ending Gagauzia’s electoral crisis to be unveiled this week

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.

Online voting in Moldova: CEC President outlines possible timeline

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 begin steps to harmonize electoral laws in Gagauzia elections

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.

Moldova nears fix for Gagauzia vote

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 election deadlock tests Moldova's rule of law

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.

Moldova convicts ex-Sor party heads for illicit funding

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.

New legal framework to unblock Gagauzia local elections

Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Speaker Igor Grosu have initiated a high-level working group to resolve the electoral deadlock in the Gagauzia autonomy. The move follows urgent talks on April 23 with local officials and regional deputies.

Moldova convicts five in EU referendum vote-buying case

A court in northern Moldova has convicted five individuals for electoral corruption. The group attempted to influence the 2024 European integration referendum by offering food items in exchange for "NO" votes.

Strategic shield: Romania’s decisive role in securing Moldova’s 2025 parliamentary elections

Romanian intelligence services provided "decisive support" during the 2025 Moldovan elections, specifically by neutralizing large-scale cyber threats. President Nicușor Dan clarified that Bucharest's involvement focused exclusively on technical security, ensuring the integrity of the electoral process without interfering in political outcomes.

Election campaign begins for 12 Moldovan localities ahead of May 17 polls

The official campaign period has commenced for local elections and referendums scheduled for May 17 across 12 Moldovan localities. The race is headlined by the strategic battle for the municipalities of Orhei and Taraclia.