LIVE TEXT // Referendum results – validated. The Constitutional Court gives the green light for amending the Constitution

(UPDATE 17:15) The Constitutional Court has validated the results of the republican constitutional referendum of October 20. Thus, the High Court gave the green light for amending the Constitution with a view to the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. The decision was taken on October 31, after more than two hours of deliberations.

For Moldovans from the diaspora: today is the deadline for receiving votes by mail in the second round of the elections

Today is the last day to receive postal votes for the second round of the presidential elections, which will take place on November 3. This voting option is being tested in six countries, including the US and Canada. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, said that, if this system proves to be effective, it could also be applied to the next elections.

CEC explains how pupils and students will vote in the second round of the presidential elections

Students and pupils with the right to vote, who do not have home registration or temporary residence in the locality where they study, can vote in the second round of the presidential election on November 3 at any polling station open in the locality, reads a press release of the Central Electoral Commission.

Attention, diaspora voters! Several polling stations changed their addresses

For the second round of the presidential elections in the Republic of Moldova, scheduled for November 3, several polling stations in the diaspora have changed their location compared to the first round. The changes affect polling stations in Italy, Great Britain, Belgium, France and Spain. Citizens are urged to check the new addresses before planning to travel to polling stations.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean warns of the consequences of the vote-buying in the Republic of Moldova: "It is a crime and is punishable"

Investigations by the authorities have revealed the extent of the phenomenon of voter bribery in the first round of elections. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned, at the beginning of the Government meeting on October 30, that all those who were involved in selling or buying the vote in the first round or intend to resort to such practices in the second round will be documented and sanctioned. The Head of the Executive called on citizens to vote "honestly" on November 3.

Moldova police warn citizens against electoral fraud

The Police of the Republic of Moldova issued a public notice urging citizens to refrain from engaging in electoral fraud.

Moldova referendum: Diaspora vote tips scales toward EU membership

On October 20, Moldovans worldwide mobilised in large numbers to actively participate in the vote.

CEC confirms ballots ready for presidential elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has announced that all ballots for the final round of the presidential elections in Moldova scheduled for November 3 have been printed and are ready for distribution.

Electoral debates in Moldova spotlight political responsibility

The decision by Alexandr Stoianoglo to ignore electoral debates on Moldova 1 and Radio Moldova underscores a lack of political culture and represents an insult to voters, with voting serving as a means of response, asserts Black Sea region expert Mihai Isac.

Maia Sandu addresses potential government changes ahead

Maia Sandu has acknowledged that the presidential elections could lead to potential changes in the government team if she is reelected as president of the country.

Moldova’s undecided voters key in presidential runoff

The decisive contest in the second round of the presidential elections will focus on capturing the undecided voter segment, and, most likely, the outcome will reflect the geopolitical orientation favoured by the state, according to political commentator Ion Tăbârță.

Constitutional Court to validate referendum results on Oct 31

The Constitutional Court will review the results of the national constitutional referendum held on October 20, 2024, on Thursday, October 31. The session is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM. Following the issuance of the ruling, High Court President Domnica Manole will hold a press briefing.