Search Recommendations
Change search criteria
Search results
Search criteria:
Page 17
Location: Moldova
Sort by
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
As previously recommended, decisions on locations for polling stations abroad should be taken transparently and based on clear and consistent criteria. Such decisions should be taken in broad consultation with relevant stakeholders well in advance of an election. Consideration could also be given to establishing additional polling stations at the same location, where feasible, and/or providing legal authorization to increase the number of ballots to polling stations abroad.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
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:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
To ensure a coherent electoral legal framework and contribute to its consistent application, the CEC could promptly address any emerging ambiguities and gaps in the law using regulations and instructions.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Election Administration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Election Administration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Consideration should be given to developing a more efficient system to update information in relevant registers that forms the basis of voter lists, including the timely update of entries in the civil and resident registers.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to harmonizing the provisions governing voting by students in national elections, and to ensuring that clear information about student voting procedures is available well in advance of an election.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Voter identification requirements within and outside of the country should be clarified well in advance of any election. They should aim at meeting the objectives of facilitating suffrage and allowing voter eligibility to be verified.
Recommendation # in final report:
9
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Voter Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Fully
Year of assessment:
2021
Final report heading:
Voter Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Undue restrictions on the right to be elected should be removed from the legal framework. Consideration should be given to lifting the residency requirement and the language requirement should be clarified through detailed and objective provisions.
Recommendation # in final report:
10
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Rules on candidate registration, including procedures for verifying supporting signatures, should be clarified to ensure transparency, consistency and legal certainty at all stages. Timelines should allow sufficient time to effectively and consistently carry out signature verification and decisions related to candidate registration should be taken sufficiently in advance of the campaign to provide equal opportunity to stand for all prospective contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
11
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Election Administration
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to revising the role of the local administration in the signature verification process. Authorities could also consider alternative methods for candidate nomination.
Recommendation # in final report:
12
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
Procedures for the withdrawal of registered candidates after ballot printing should be clearly and exhaustively stipulated in the law. To avoid amending ballots manually, the deadline could be synchronized with ballot printing.
Recommendation # in final report:
13
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Candidate Registration
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Candidate Registration
Moldova
2016
EOM
Presidential
To ensure a level playing field, consideration could be given to amending the law to ensure that candidate registration decisions are taken prior to the start of the campaign period, which should start on the same day for all contestants. The terms of resuming the campaign for a possible second round could be clearly stipulated to avoid uncertainty and inconsistent application of the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Campaign
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Searching for results