Runoff mayoral elections in Orhei, Taraclia, and Ruseștii Noi scheduled 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.

Draft project targeting Gagauzia election crisis expected by week’s end

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.

CEC President comments on prospects for online voting in Moldova

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 MPs take first steps to address Gagauzia’s electoral crisis

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.

Deal in sight for Gagauzia elections

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 parallel laws threaten Moldova EU path

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.

Court seizes €260k from former Sor party officials

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.

Sandu and Grosu move to secure fair Gagauzia 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.

Moldovan activists fined over EU referendum bribery

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.

Cyber defense over influence: President Nicușor Dan clarifies Romania’s support for Chișinău

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.

Moldova local elections: Orhei and Taraclia test political resilience after pro-Russian exits

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.

Moldova eyes sweeping election reforms: AI labeling and Gagauzia governance at the forefront

Moldova is set to modernize its legal framework to combat online manipulation and synchronize regional elections with national standards. Following public consultations on April 15, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) unveiled proposed amendments to the Electoral Code designed to safeguard democratic integrity.