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Moldova, Republic of
- Boundary Delimitation
- Direct Democracy
- Electoral Management
- Electoral Systems
- Legislative Framework
- Media and Elections
- Parties and Candidates
- Vote Counting
- Voter Education
- Voting Operations
- Voter Registration
Boundary Delimitation
BD01 Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
b. No, existing regional/provincial/other boundaries are used
Comments: Boundaries correspond to official administrative-territorial units of the Republic of Moldova.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 27 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:22:30 UTC
BD03 On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
h. Not applicable
Comments: Boundaries correspond to official administrative-territorial units of the Republic of Moldova.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 27 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:24:04 UTC
Direct Democracy
DD01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
a. Name and Title: Nagy
Last updated: 2006-02-24 15:51:55 UTC
DD02 Which forms of direct democracy, if any, are currently possible at the national level?
Please check the glossary for the definition of the following terms:
a. Mandatory referendum
b. Optional referendum
Source: Constitution, 2007 , Section 141-143; Electoral Code, 2007, article 142-202.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD124 If free media access is provided, what are the criteria for allocating broadcast time / printing space?
a. Equally
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD126 What restrictions or controls, if any, are there on media coverage of the campaign and/or issue during the relevant period?
a. see below
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD127 What restrictions, if any, apply in relation to the individuals who can sign for a recall?
e. Not applicable
Last updated: 2005-03-25 10:39:14 UTC
DD13 When were direct democracy mechanisms first introduced into the legal framework at the national level?
Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1994
b. Optional referendum 1994
c. Citizens' initiative 1994
d. Agenda initiative 2001
Last updated: 2005-03-24 21:36:56 UTC
DD14 When was an administrative framework for direct democracy mechanisms first introduced at the national level? Date (yyyy)
a. Mandatory referendum 1994
b. Optional referendum 1994
c. Citizens' initiative 1994
d. Agenda initiative 2000
Last updated: 2005-03-24 21:38:06 UTC
DD17 Are mandatory referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 175-202.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:09:34 UTC
DD18 Are optional referendums currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 180.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:10:22 UTC
DD19 Are citizens' initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
a. Yes, in all regions/states/provinces
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 180.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:10:57 UTC
DD20 Are agenda initiatives currently possible at first tier (regions/states/provinces, etc) authority level?
c. No
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 175.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:11:24 UTC
DD27 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are mandatory at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
Comments: Certain constitutional amendments: provisions conerning independence, sovereignity, unity and permanent neutrality.
Source: Consitution, 2007, Section 142;
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:12:08 UTC
DD28 What are the issues, if any, in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level?
i. Other public policy issues
Source: Consitution, 2007, Section 141-143; Electoral Code, 2007, article 142-143.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:12:46 UTC
DD29 Which issues, if any, are excluded from being the subject of referendums at the national level?
a. Constitutional amendments
h. Taxes and public expenditure commitments
i. Other public policy issues
Comments: i: issues related to adoption, modification, completion and abrogation of the laws; issues regarding amnesty or pardon; extraordinary or emergency measures for establishing public order, health or security; electing, appointing or dismissing persons for/on/from positions which is the competence of Parliament, Government or President of the Republic of Moldova; issues which are the competence of judicial; finally constitutional amendments except those provisions that may be amended through a referendum acccording to Section 142 paragraph (1) of the Constitution (unitiy, independence, sovereignity and neutrality).
Source: Consitution, 2000 (last amendment 2003), Section 141-143; Electoral Code, 2001, article 145-147.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:15:34 UTC
DD38 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a mandatory referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
b. Approval quorum 50%
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD39 What, if any, are the quorum requirements for a optional referendum to be valid? Please specify numbers/percentages.
a. Turnout quorum 60%
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD43 When is the outcome of a mandatory referendum binding?
a. Always
Source: Consitution, 2000 (last amendment 2003), Section 142 paragraph (1).
Last updated: 2005-03-24 22:32:23 UTC
DD67 What restrictions, if any, are there in relation to the time period in which an individual/position can be recalled?
b. Not applicable Not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD70 If a separate ballot to replace an individual who has been recalled takes place, how soon after the recall ballot is it held?
b. Not applicable Not applicable
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD72 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an abrogative referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 200,000
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD73 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a rejective referendum (optional)?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 200,000
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD74 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a citizens' initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 200,000
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD75 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for an agenda initiative?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
a. Fixed number 200,000
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
DD84 How many verified signatures are required to start the formal decision-making stage for a recall?
Indicate figures in the appropriate boxes. If more than one answer exists for any individual box, explain in the comment section.
e. Not applicable Not applicable.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 14:05:57 UTC
Electoral Management
EM01 Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
a. Name of Institution Central Electoral Commission
b. Full Address Republic of Moldova, MD-2033 Chisinau, (+373 22) 25 14 70 Vasile Alexandri nr. 119.
c. Telephone (+373 22) 25 14 51
d. Facsimile (+373 22) 25 14 70
e. Email [email protected]
f. Website Address http://www.cec.md
g. Name and Title of Chairperson/President Eugeniu Stirbu
i. Official language of the electoral law governing national elections Romanian, Russian
Source: The Association of European Election Officials, (ACEEEO) Secretariat, [email protected]
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:14:53 UTC
EM02 Does this national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
a. National level
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 22.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:15:57 UTC
EM04 The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
c. The legislature
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 24.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:16:54 UTC
EM05 The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
c. The legislature
Source: Electoral Code, article 35.
Last updated: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:24:27 GMT
EM06 The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
b. For a term of _________ years
Comments: For a term of 5 years.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 17 (paragraph 6).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:20:42 UTC
EM08 According to official sources, what was the estimated overall cost (in US dollars if available) of the most recent national elections?
a. estimated total: 400000
b. Exchange rate used 1/12,8 (Mol.)
Last updated: 2008-01-22 10:21:39 UTC
EM09 What was the total number of registered voters or, where there was no voter roll, the estimated number of eligible voters?
a. Total number: 2.000.400
Last updated: 2008-01-22 10:21:39 UTC
Electoral Systems
ES01 How is the Head of State selected?
d. Indirectly elected by legislature
Source: Constitution 2007, article 78.
Last updated: 2008-02-05 10:27:03 UTC
ES02 How is the Head of Government selected?
c. Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: The head of government is appointed by the president after consulting with the parliamentary fractions.
Source: Constitution 2007, article 98.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 11:53:20 UTC
ES03 Does the country have a president?
a. Yes
Source: Constitution 2007, article 77.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 11:54:28 UTC
ES04 The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
a. One chamber
Source: Constitution 2007, article 60.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 11:55:21 UTC
ES05 What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
g. List Proportional Representation
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 87.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 11:57:00 UTC
ES11 If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
e. Not applicable X
Last updated: 2008-01-22 10:10:44 UTC
Legislative Framework
LF01 What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
b. Separate legislation
Comments: The basic electoral code is the law nr. 1381-XIII that was adopted on 21 of november 1997. The last modifications were made in 2007, so the last modified edition of the Electoral Code was published in 2007
Source: Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:04:10 UTC
LF03 The national electoral law covers:
a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
Source: Electoral Code, 2007
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:00:57 UTC
LF04 Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
a. Voting is voluntary
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 2 (paragraph 2).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:02:19 UTC
LF07 What are the agency(ies) responsible for first level of formal electoral disputes?
a. Judiciary
d. Other
Comments: Courts and electoral bodies of higher level (the body that is superior to the body having arrived at the decision) decide formal electoral disputes.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 65 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:04:10 UTC
Media and Elections
ME01 Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME09 In your opinion, which of the following types of media in your country have a public reputation for being independent?
e. Print media
Last updated: 2005-03-31 11:31:40 UTC
ME11 What laws, if any, guarantee freedom of access to public information for representatives of the media?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME13 What are the laws, if any, which govern the operations of the public broadcaster?
Specify the date of the latest version (including latest amendments)
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME18 What are the laws, if any, that provide for the safeguards for editorial autonomy in relation to the public broadcaster(s)?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME19 What are the laws, if any, which govern the granting of broadcasting licenses/frequencies to private broadcasters?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME22 What are the legal conditions, if any, under which the activities of a media outlet may be suspended?
a. a
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME37 What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: There is no free granted editorial space
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 46-47. and Regulation for the reflection of the electoral campaign
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME38 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
b. The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising b:
Source: Electoral Code, 2007.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:53:54 UTC
ME55 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a presidential candidate is permitted to spend on paid advertising?
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME56 What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
a. ....... Electoral Code, 2001.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
ME57 What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
b. The law does not specify any limits b:
Last updated: 2005-03-31 12:12:27 UTC
ME58 How does this maximum amount (identified in question C.15.1) affect the political participation of smaller or newly formed parties?
b. None b:
Last updated: 2005-03-31 12:12:39 UTC
ME59 Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
b. Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: They are normally conducted also in local elections.
Source: Electoral Code, 2007, article 46-47.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:56:46 UTC
ME60 What legal requirements, if any, regulate the participation of candidates or party representatives in media debates?
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:52:45 UTC
Parties and Candidates
PC01 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
f. Other
Comments: Registered parties can nominate candidates if they are registered at the Ministry of Justice. At the parliamentary elections the period for nominating candidates starts not before than 60 days prior the election day and ends no later than 30 days prior the election day; at the local elections they can register candidates after the creation of local electoral authorities. They are registered by the district or by the Central Election Commission.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, articles: 41 (paragraph 1, 2) and 44 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:43:47 UTC
PC02 What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
g. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of only one chamber.
Source: Constitution 2007, article 60.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:44:39 UTC
PC03 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
a. Age
b. Citizenship
d. Residence
Comments: a) 18 years old.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, articles 12 and 75.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:46:18 UTC
PC04 What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
k. Not applicable
Comments: The national legislature consists of only one chamber.
Source: Constitution 2007, article 60.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:49:01 UTC
PC08 Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 41 (paragraph 2, point 3).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:50:45 UTC
PC12 Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
b. Direct
c. Indirect
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 37 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:54:47 UTC
PC15 What is the basis of the public funding?
a. Equal funding, regardless of size and previous performance
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 37 (paragraph 3).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:55:55 UTC
Vote Counting
VC04 Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
a. At the polling stations
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 56.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:58:06 UTC
VC11 Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
d. By request
Source: Electoral Code 2007, Article 65-68. Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Last updated: 2008-02-06 13:06:09 UTC
Voter Education
VE01 Who conducts voter education and information campaigns at the national elections (informing where, when and how to register and vote)?
a. National Electoral Management Body
c. Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
d. National Government
f. Local Governments
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
h. Political parties/ candidates
i. Media
Source: Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:26:13 UTC
VE02 At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
a. Continuously
Source: Central Electoral Commission tel: + 373 22 251 451
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:26:13 UTC
Voting Operations
VO03 Where can electors vote?
c. At any polling station in the same country
d. At specially designated polling stations
Comments: c) Voters can vote only at a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered for national elections, but with permission they can vote at any polling station in the country; militaries in term service can vote only in the perimeter of their unit; people with disabilities can vote in their residence, on demand; d)Specially designated polling stations are created at diplomatic and consular missions.
Source: Electoral Code 2007, articles: 2 (paragraph 3), 29 (paragraph 13), and 53(paragraph 2).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:41:30 UTC
VO04 Who can vote from outside the country?
b. Citizens residing outside the country
c. Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 2 (paragraph 3).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:38:58 UTC
VO05 If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
a. Embassies
b. Consulates
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 29 (paragraph 13).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:41:30 UTC
VO10 Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
a. Yes, the maximum capacity is: 3.000
Last updated: 2008-01-22 10:45:49 UTC
VO11 How do electors cast their votes?
a. By manually marking the ballot
Comments: The voter shall apply a stamp with the inscription "voted" in the circle of one of the rectangles on the ballot.
Source: Electoral Code, article 54 (paragraph 2).
Last updated: Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:52:51 GMT
VO12 How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
a. The smallest polling station: 7
b. The largest polling station: 11
Last updated: 2008-01-22 10:45:49 UTC
Voter Registration
VR01 What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
c. 18
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 11.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:32:17 UTC
VR02 Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
a. Citizenship
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 11.
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:30:10 UTC
VR04 Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
c. Local Government Authority
Source: Electoral Code 2007, article 39 (paragraph 1).
Last updated: 2008-02-06 12:32:17 UTC
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