The right to vote for people with disabilities, limited by inaccessible sections in the Republic of Moldova

The right to vote of people with special needs remains limited in the Republic of Moldova, even if the authorities have been promising for years to increase the access of these voters to electoral processes. Most polling stations in the country are not adapted to the needs of people with disabilities. On the eve of the elections on October 20, civic activists warn and demand urgent measures to solve the situation.

42 thousand young people will first vote in the elections on October 20

About 42 thousand young people will have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote for the first time on October 20, both in the presidential elections and in the referendum for European integration. Aware of their decisive role in shaping the future of the country, these young people encourage their peers to actively participate and use their democratic right to vote.

Chisinau requests smooth conduct of the elections in the Security Zone

Chisinau called on all participants in the work of the Joint Control Commission (CUC) and the Joint Military Command of the Joint Peacekeeping Forces to prevent any situation that could hinder the smooth conduct of the October 20 elections in the Security Zone. The Delegation of Chisinau emphasized the need to ensure a fair electoral process.

First ten Moldovans settled in the US voted

The first ten citizens of the Republic of Moldova settled in the United States have already voted by mail. The envelopes with the cast votes have been sent to the polling station at the US embassy and are yet to reach the Central Electoral Commission.

"Electoral gifts" with expired sweets, from Șor, for children? IGP started a criminal case

More than 17,000 expired sweets were to reach citizens, wrapped in "electoral gifts". The General Inspectorate of Police (IGP) announces that more than 15 thousand packages, which were kept in a warehouse in Durlesti, were going to reach people for the purpose of electoral bribing.

CEC accredited observers and interpreters, confirmed journalists and authorized an opinion poll

During the meeting on Wednesday, October 9, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) accredited observers and interpreters, confirmed journalists and authorized the conduct of an opinion poll on the preferences of voters during the electoral period of the constitutional republican referendum and the elections for the position of President of the Republic Moldova from October 20, 2024.

Parliament condemns Russia's interference in the elections in the Republic of Moldova

The European Parliament adopted, as expected, on Wednesday, the resolution by which it asked Moskow firmly to stop the attempts to block the European path of the Republic of Moldova.

CEC prints 5.6 million ballot papers, in six languages, for polling stations in the Republic of Moldova

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) started printing more than 5.6 million ballot papers for the October 20 presidential election and constitutional republican referendum, which are to be distributed to polling stations in the country. For the first time, the ballot papers will be available not only in Romanian, but also in five languages of ethnic minorities: Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz, Bulgarian and Romani.

EU imposes a new sanctions framework against Russia

The Council of the European Union has established a new sanctions framework targeting individuals and entities involved in destabilizing actions in favor of Russia, such as undermining electoral processes, cyber attacks and information manipulation. The new set of measures, also applicable in the Republic of Moldova, comes at a crucial moment, considering the proximity of the presidential elections and the October 20 referendum.

Angelica Caraman: Report on the possible involvement of over 130 thousand people in bribing voters did not reach the CEC

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) says that for now it has not received from the law enforcement officers any materials from the criminal investigation regarding the possible involvement of more than 130 thousand people in the illegal financing and bribing of voters on the eve of the October 20 polls. After receiving the documents, the electoral authority will examine the evidentiary arguments, said the president of the CEC, Angelica Caraman, on the "Spațiul Public" show on Radio Moldova.

Authorities' decision to reduce the number of polling stations in Russia could pose a dangerous precedent, warns Promo-LEX

The decision by the authorities to open only two polling stations in the Russian Federation, instead of five, as originally decided by the Central Election Commission (CEC), could set a dangerous precedent that future polititians could exploit. The statement was made by Nicolae Panfil, program director of the "Promo-LEX" Association, which monitors the October 20 elections, for Teleradio-Moldova.

Poll: Who are the favorites in the presidential race?

Maia Sandu continues to be the favourite of the Moldovans in the race for the president of the country. The latest poll presented by the "WatchDog" Community shows that, if presidential elections were held next Sunday, 36.1% of citizens would vote for the current president, supported by the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) for a new mandate. In the preferences of the respondents, Maia Sandu is followed by the former general prosecutor Alexandr Stoianoglo, supported by the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), the former mayor of Bălți Renato Usatîi, who is running on behalf of Our Party and the ex-bashcan of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, who is running independently.