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Location: Moldova
Year of election: 2023 - 2023
Election type: Local
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Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
In line with the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, an effective parliamentary control mechanism should be introduced over decisions of the Commission for Exceptional Situations when elections are held during a state of emergency.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
The authorities should take all necessary measures to ensure independence in the work of the Central Election Commission (CEC). This could include a review of the current composition of the CEC ahead of the next presidential and parliamentary elections to avoid the possibility of domination by a single political party.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
While methods to preserve the integrity of elections in line with international good practice should be maintained, they should be adjusted to guarantee the right to vote to all voters who change their residence close to election day, either at their old or at their new place of residence.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
In line with international standards, the education requirement for the right to stand for mayor should be reconsidered.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
In line with international obligations and standards, decisions concerning the de-registration of candidates should be based on the principles of legality, legitimacy and proportionality. To avoid irreparable harm to the right to stand, the law and institutions should guarantee timely and effective legal remedy.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Contestants and high-ranking officials should refrain from using their public office and government-funded projects to gain an unfair electoral advantage during the campaign period. The CEC should apply timely and proportionate sanctions for campaign violations equally to all participants in the election process, despite the status of incumbency or any other considerations.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Electoral Campaign
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Restrictions to freedom of speech should be appropriate and proportionate to achieve a legitimate aim, using the least restrictive means possible. A suspension or withdrawal of broadcasting rights should be imposed only if the broadcaster is held to be in serious and repeated breach of a legitimate restriction on content by the media regulator or the court.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
The law should be revised to ensure the independence of the management of both the Audiovisual Council and of Tele-Radio Moldova and the stability of its members' tenure.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
Prohibition on the dissemination of content should only be permissible in accordance with the test for restrictions on the right to freedom of expression under international law, namely that it is provided for by law, it serves legitimate aims, and is necessary and proportionate to protect those aims.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Moldova
2023
EOM
Local
elections
To further enhance transparency, the election results should be promptly published on the website of the Central Election Commission, disaggregated by polling station, and available in an accessible format.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Day
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Day
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