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Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The new parliament is encouraged to enhance the electoral legal framework in line with OSCE commitments and other international standards, and to address remaining shortcomings, taking into account outstanding ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations. Any reform efforts should be undertaken well in advance of the next elections and within an inclusive, consultative and transparent process.
Recommendation # in final report:
1
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To instil confidence in the integrity of the electoral process, the competent authorities should promptly and thoroughly investigate credible allegations of vote-buying and illegal inducements of voters and apply appropriate sanctions.
Recommendation # in final report:
2
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance transparency and accountability of campaign finance, the oversight body should be equipped with adequate authority, resources, and technical expertise to exercise its functions effectively. To deter violations, proportionate sanctions should be applied for established breaches of regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
3
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Campaign Finance
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Campaign Finance
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to monitor implementation of the provisions on balanced and impartial coverage set out by the Audiovisual Media Services Code, quantitative and qualitative monitoring should be conducted also between elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
4
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enforce existing provisions on impartial coverage during the campaign and to provide for a level campaign playing field, the Audiovisual Council’s monitoring reports should be issued in a timely manner and effective measures for violations should be applied immediately. The law should provide for remedies for disadvantaged contestants rather than focusing on sanctioning media outlets.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Media
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Authorities should consider putting in place guarantees to ensure that courts enjoy freedom from political pressures and remain fully impartial in the handling of election-related cases.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Complaints and Appeals
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To protect the stability of the electoral system, consideration should be given to introducing legal safeguards against frequent changes to the key features of electoral legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Legal Framework and Electoral System
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To enhance the transparency of the election administration, the publication of all DEC decisions should be required.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
To provide sufficient safeguards for the CEC’s institutional impartiality and political neutrality, consideration could be given to reviewing the mechanism of nomination and appointment of the CEC.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Moldova
2021
Early election
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The possibility for deprivation of voting rights should be reconsidered to exclude discrimination on the basis of a mental disability, in line with international standards.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Participation of Persons with Disabilities
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2025
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
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