Time: 14.30

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission for the Presidential Elections states with concern that at least 164 cases of organized transport of voters, a growing number of acts of violence and voter intimidation, cases of the unjustified presence of unauthorized people inside or in the vicinity of polling stations, and lines of voters at polling stations abroad have been reported before 2:00 pm.

Promo-LEX states that, up to 12:45 pm, the voter turnout is much bigger than the turnout on November 30, 2014. By 12:45 pm in 2014, 587,930 people had already voted; today, 652,348 people have voted.

According to reports from Promo-LEX observers, the following incidents were reported before 2:00 pm:

The organized transport of voters – at least 164 vehicles.

• PS 41 Anenii Noi. Cases of transporting voters with 12 vehicles (at least 210 people) were reported.
• PS 10 Dubăsari. Cases of transporting voters with 6 vehicles (at least 210 people) were reported, with the representative of a candidate directing traffic.
• PS 1 Dubăsari. A case (45 voters) has been reported from the city of Dubăsari.
• PS 2 Dubăsari. Cases of voter transport with 3 vehicles (at least 100 voters) have been reported.
• PS 3 Criuleni. A minibus has transported about 24 voters two times.
• PS 225 Chișinău. Five private cars have transported 17 people to the PS.
• PS 22 Căușeni. A minibus has transported voters.
• A Promo-LEX mobile team has reported that lines of minibuses and buses are headed from Camenca and Râbnița to vote. About 17 vehicles have been reported transporting voters (more than 250 people).
• From the Territorial Administrative Unit of Transnistria – at least 8 vehicles.
• PS 18 ATUG. Three vehicles.
• PS 4 ATUG. 4 elderly voters were transported to the polling station by a car. The driver of the car waited at the polling station to take the voters home.
• PS 58 Florești. People were transported by 3 minibuses. One of the minibuses made at least 3 trips. Each vehicle took an average of 20 people.
• PS 42 Rezina. At least 60 vehicles. Every 10-15 minutes about 7-8 minibuses came. At 11:20 am the Promo-LEX observer reported at least 50-60 vehicles with a minimum of 8 people in each.
• PS 43 Edineț. At least 8 voters came to vote with a minibus from the neighboring village. They tried to hire a driver to drive them to vote because they came from the neighboring village.
• PS 2 Ungheni. A minibus transported about 10 people.
• PS 44 ATUG. Transport was organized and directed by a candidate’s representative, who had a consultative vote on the PSEB.
• PS 1 Dubăsari. Voters who were transported by buses stated that they had been encouraged to vote by local administrators.
• PS 39 Strășeni. A minibus, arranged by a representative of a candidate, transported approximately 7 people.
• PS 45 ATUG. Transport was organized by a mayor using public money.
• PS 32 Căușeni. There were 24 vehicles with license plates from the Transnistrian region.
• There is a coordinated flow of vehicles coming from Tiraspor, Slobozia, and Bender.
• PS 24 Căușeni. The organized transport of voters with cars.
• PS 41 Anenii Noi. Three vehicles brought about 60 people.
• PS 225 Chișinău. Some automobiles transported about 25 voters from the Transnistrian region starting at 11:00 am.
• PS 10 Dubăsari. 5 vans transported voters.
• SV 5 Dubăsari. A minibus with license plates from the Transnistrian region brought about 15 people.

Restricted access or the obstruction of the free observation process in the polling station – 11 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 1, 237 Chișinău. Promo-LEX observers were prevented from freely observing the polling station.
• PS 6 Criuleni. The PS is very small, about 20 m². Half of the building is damaged. There was not enough space for the observer.

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to the legal procedures. Tearing/ damage or absence of seals on ballot boxes – 16 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 25 Florești. The mobile ballot box is not sealed in accordance with regulations.

The presence of publicity materials, advertisements, and electoral billboards within the perimeter of polling stations (within 100 meters of the local precinct) – 14 cases. Some examples follow: PS 128, 278 Chișinău; PS 23 Căușeni.

The unjustified presence of unauthorized people on the premises or within 50 meters of the polling station – 18 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 2 Edineț. At the entrance of the PS there were 3 people discussing how to vote. Members of the PSEB asked them to leave the area of the polling station, so they moved 30 m away and continued the discussion.
• PS 10 Șoldănești. At a distance of just over 100 meters an MP and the car of another MP were observed.
• PS 180 Chișinău. A person introduced himself as a parliamentary official and asked to check the security of the PS. The request was refused.
• PS 278 Chișinău. A supporter of a candidate stood next to the ballot box and argued with a member of the PSEB.
• PS 67 ATUG. The mayor stood within the perimeter of the PS and monitored the turnout.

Rumors, attempts, and even cases of material or monetary compensation being offered to voters within the perimeter / in the vicinity of polling stations with the purpose of influencing voters – 10 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 22 ATUG. A car—from which voters were served wine—was parked in front of the PS.
• PS 58 Florești. The Promo-LEX observer reported that voters received 200 lei if they showed the „Voted” stamp on their ID cards.
• PS 27 Bălți. A voter tried to photograph his ballot. After he was stopped, he told one of the PSEB members that he needed the photograph in order to be compensated.
• PS 82 Chișinău. A candidate’s observer had a list of voters. Some voters told him to include them in this list; he went outside with some voters, while others were entered into this list.

Electioneering or black PR within the perimeter and/ or on the premises of a polling station with the purpose of influencing voters – 10 cases.

• PS 25 Hâncești. A voter publicly announced who he voted for. The president of the PSEB gave him a warning.
• PS 23 Căușeni. In front of the PS a citizen campaigned for a candidate.
• PS 163 Chișinău. A candidate’s observer campaigned inside the PS. At the entrance of the PS, the observer said to the citizens, „I believe I know who you need to vote for” before saying, „Let me give you a few cigarettes.”
• PS 265 Chișinău. A citizen gave out a candidate’s calendars in front of the PS.
• PS 95 Chișinău. A voter approached another voter in the voting booth and talked with him.
• PS 8 Călărași. A 30-year-old man campaigned for a candidate in the neighborhood of a PS. The Promo-LEX observer tried to take photos to document the case, but the people left.
• PS 58 Orhei. A candidate’s observer campaigned, and the PSEB President gave him a warning.
• SV 7 Dubăsari. Within 100 m of a PS there was a grocery store in which about 6-7 people campaigned for a candidate.

Acts of violence or intimidation of voters or other people – 13 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 69 Orhei. At 8:55 am, the mayor punched an observer of one of the candidates in the face with his fist and tore off his clothes. The reason for the incident was that the observer had photographed a minibus transporting people to the PS. The minibus was parked 15 m from the PS. The mayor ran off from the scene.
• PS 43 Hâncești. An observer approached the PS in order to vote and he approached a member of the PSEB. There was a dispute between them. The observer did not present his accreditation, which he had in his pocket. A report was filed explaining the incident and the police were called.
• PS 119 Chișinău. A voter intimidated a member of the PSEB because he was not in the main voting lists of the PS. The voter sold his apartment and was therefore on the main list of another PS.
• PS 136 Chișinău. A voter intimidated a member of the PSEB because he was not on the main list of that PS. The incident was resolved with the help of the police.
• PS 180 Chișinău. A conflict was reported when two voters wanted to vote in the same voting booth and PSEB members disallowed it.
• PS 247 Chișinău. A member of a political party intimidated PSEB members and photographed the Promo-LEX observer, then posting the photograph on Facebook.
• PS 95 Chișinău. Two voters were photographed by an observer while they were both voting in the same voting booth.
• PS 67 ATUG. The mayor was inside the PS and intimidated the voters, shouting that they should vote for a particular candidate.
• PS 247 Chișinău. A voter intimidated a member of the PSEB because the PSEB member asked him to be quiet.
• PS 23 Chișinău. The Promo-LEX observer was intimidated by PSEB members because he had told them that some voters had voted without being entered in SAIS Elections.

Problems in the functioning of SAIS Elections (the suspension of function; situations in which SIAS Elections indicates that a voter has voted, but the voter maintains that he/ she has not voted) – 8 cases. Some examples follow: PS 50 Florești; PS 24 Criuleni; PS 180, 231, 237, 60 Chișinău; PS 59 Sângerei; PS 60 Chișinău; PS 24 Căușeni.

Problems in the electoral lists (discrepancies in addresses; deceased voters; signatures under the names of other people) – 14 cases. Some examples follow: PS 5 Fălești, PS 34 Bălți; PS 25 Chișinău, PS 87 Chișinău, PS 296, 38, 77,120, 85, 123, 223, 119, 90 Chișinău; PS 2 Florești.

The photographing of ballots – 31 cases. Some examples follow: PS 37 Ialoveni; PS 38 Nisporeni, PS 1 Leova; PS 66 Orhei; PS 302, PS 299, PS 33, PS 120, PS 232, PS 302, PS 111, PS 115, PS 119, PS 123, PS 126, PS 148 Chișinău; PS 2 Edineț; PS 7 Ialoveni; PS 38 Nisporeni; PS 7 Dubăsari.

Problems with the electricity – 6 cases. Some examples follow: PS 5 Călărași, PS 28 Sângerei, PS 39, 24 Căușeni, PS 13 Ștefan Vodă, PS 1 Edineț.

Lines/ Queues at PS in other countries – at least 10 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 318,319 Moscow, Russia
• PS 355 Bologna, Italy
• PS 325 Dublin, Ireland
• PS 330 Bucharest, Romania
• PS 3 Paris, France
• PS 336 London, England
• PS 359 Mestre, Italy
• PS 375 Verona, Italy
• PS 366 Parma, Italy

Voting with unfolded ballots / disregard for the secrecy of the vote – 5 cases. Some examples follow:

• PS 18 ATUG. Voters were encouraged by PSEB members to not fold their ballots. Their choice could therefore be seen, even inside the ballot box.
• PS 4 Leova. The PSEB members administering voting inside the prison allowed voters to not fold their ballots.
• PS 25 Florești. Voters did not fold their ballots and their choice was visible through the ballot box. A Promo-LEX observer brought this to the attention of the PSEB members, who stated that it was not obligatory to fold ballots.
• PS 394 Brașov. The secrecy of the vote was violated by two TV channels, Brasov TV and Digi 24 TV, which filmed the placement of ballots in the ballot box even though the voter’s choice was visible.
• PS 10 Basarabeasca. A voter showed his ballot to a member of the PSEB after the „Voted” stamp had been applied.

Activism and campaigning by an NGO with accredited observers

Observers campaigned for a particular candidate within the perimeter of polling stations: PS 71 Chișinău, PS 41 Ialoveni, PS 16 Florești.

Instances of voting with expired or incomplete identity cards – 10 cases.

Some examples follow: PS 8 Criuleni; PS 24 Hâncești; PS 101, 297, 181, 221, 115 Chișinău; PS 26, 40 Bălți; PS 4 Căușeni.

Other incidents reported by Promo-LEX observers:

• PS 15 Șoldănești. The „Voted” stamps were not in the voting booths but on the table of the PSEB members. The stamps were given to voters and the voter had to bring them back. This was justified by the fear that the seals might be stolen.
• PS 22 Căușeni. Representatives of an election candidate directed the voting process in the PS (they checked the voters at the PSEB tables, directed them to voting booths, and coordinated the voting).
• PS 22 Cimișlia. 6 requests to vote at home were accepted without medical certificates.
• PS 191 Chișinău. A voter placed his ballot in the mobile ballot box. The president of the PSEB took the ballot out of the mobile ballot box and placed it in the stationary ballot box.
• PS 116 Chișinău. One voter left his ballot inside the voting booth. The ballot was placed in the stationary ballot box by the president of the PSEB..

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On Election Day, Promo-LEX sent a short-term observer to each polling station in the country, involving a total of 1981 observers. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 36 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, committing to act promptly, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The Promo-LEX EOM will also perform a Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

Time: 9.30 am

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission of the Presidential Elections finds that at the opening of polling stations in the country there was a high number of requests to vote at home, the presence of electoral posters within the vicinity of polling stations, the organized transport of voters and a lack of electricity.

Promo-LEX observers reported that 1074 monitored polling stations were open at 7:00 am and 85 polling stations were opened with a delay of less than 15 minutes. In the polling stations there were 17,786 members of PSEB and 4130 operators of the State Registry of Voters present. The observers also reported 38,171 registered requests to vote at a place of residence at 2009 monitored polling stations.

According to the information received from Promo-LEX observers, as of 9:15 am the following incidents were recorded:

Restricted access or the prevention of the free observation process at polling stations – 5 cases. Here are several examples:

• PS 14, Basarabeasca. Between 6:30 and 6:50 access for the Promo-LEX observer was restricted on the grounds that accreditation from the first round was not valid. After the intervention of the long-term observer in Basarabeasca, the incident was resolved.
• PS 154, Chisinau. The PSEB president did not allow free observation in the PS for all observers, and also limited the use of mobile phones.

The presence of publicity materials, advertisements and electoral billboards within the perimeter of polling stations (within 100 meters of the polling station)– 60 cases. Here are several examples: PS 4, 3 Calarasi, PS 6 Ungheni, PS 128, 198 Chisinau, PS 22 Causeni, PS 10, 13 Ialoveni, PS 5 Floresti.

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to the legal procedures. Tearing/damage or absence of seals on ballot boxes — 7 cases. The cases were reported at: PS 9, 34 Balti, PS 25, 7 Cimislia, PS 265, 287 Chisinau, PS 287, 71 Chisinau.

The unjustified presence of unauthorized persons inside or within 50 m of the polling station – 4 cases.

• PS 2, Edinet. A candidate’s observer did not have accreditation. The PSEB president asked that person to come back to the polling station with accreditation.
• PS 143, Chisinau. A candidate’s observer did not have an ID card or an observer’s pass; nevertheless the PSEB president allowed him to continue monitoring.
• PS 3, Cahul. Two unauthorized people spent several minutes in the PS, and the PSEB president asked them to leave the polling station. The incident was settled after the intervention of a police officer.
• PS 16 Florești. A civil servant from the mayor’s office— a supporter of a candidate—came to the polling station and started to give orders. He was accompanied by 5 observers accredited by a nongovernmental association from Chisinau, who subsequently remained in the polling station.

Electioneering or black PR within the perimeter of and/or near polling stations with the purpose of influencing the voters – 3 cases. Such cases were recorded in the following stations: PS 27 Taraclia, PS 20 and PS 215 Chisinau.

Organized transport of voters – 4 cases.

• PS 41 Anenii Noi. 2 cases of voter transport were reported: in the first case, 12 visually-impaired voters were brought by a van; in the second case, 10-12 voters were transported by another van.
• PS 42 Rezina. 5 vans were observed transporting about 15 people to the polling station. The Promo-LEX observer reported that these people were citizens of the Transnistrian region.
• PS 41 Anenii Noi. A van with license plates from the Transnistrian region transported 10-15 visually-impaired people to the polling station.

Acts of violence or intimidation against voters or other people — 1 case.

PS 257 Chisinau. An election candidate’s observer filmed the lists of voters without the consent of the PSEB president. When the PSEB president intervened, the observer reacted aggressively toward the PSEB president and secretary. The observer eventually stopped filming after speaking on the phone.

Problems in the operation of SAIS Elections (the suspension of functions; situations in which SAIS Elections indicates that a voter has voted, but the voter claims he/she has not) – 6 cases.

• PS 21 Taraclia. Due to the lack of electricity, SAIS Elections did not work for 10 minutes.
• PS 3, Rezina. A computer did not work for about 17 minutes. The voters were recorded on a sheet of paper.
• PS 22, Cimislia. At 7:10 am there was no electricity in the PS.
• PS 216, Chisinau. A different number of voters was registered in SAIS Elections than in the electoral lists. In SAIS Elections there were 2522 voters and in the electoral lists there were 2445 voters, but the number of ballot papers issued was 2534.
• PS 29, Balti. SAIS Elections is operating, but with interruptions.
• PS 24 Criuleni. The observer reported a large difference between the number of voters in SAIS Elections (1262) and number of voters on the main electoral lists (1254).

Problems with the electoral lists (discrepancies in addresses; deceased voters; signatures under the names of other people) – 2 cases.

• PS 24 Criuleni. The Promo-LEX observer reported that 8 voters were not included on the main electoral lists, even though they were present in SAIS Elections.
• PS 3, Calarasi. Deceased people were found on the electoral lists.

The photographing of ballots – 3 cases. These were recorded at PS 3 Calarasi. PS 144, 198 Chisinau.

Lack of electricity – 22 cases. These cases were recorded at the opening of polling stations: PS 20, 21, 22 Taraclia; PS 2 Basarabeasca; PS 6, 15, 16, 17, 26 Soldandesti; PS 39 Causeni; PS 1 Glodeni; PS 19, 20, 36, 38, 40, 41, 42 Soldandesti; PS 12, 17, 18, 20 Stefan Voda.

Other incidents reported by Promo-LEX observers:

• PS 30, Rezina. On 12 November 2016 the PSEB president withdrew from the EOPS, as he was a local council member. His duties were taken over by the deputy president.
• PS 13 Soldandesti. The PS number is not displayed at the entrance to the polling station.
• In Dubasari, on the 11^th and 12^th of November all social workers from local districts were sent to visit the elderly in order to collect requests to vote at home. The Promo-LEX observer was informed that the social workers had encouraged the elderly to vote for a certain candidate. On the day of the second round of the elections, 351 requests to vote at home were recorded with the ECC in Dubasari. For comparison, in the first round there were 67 such requests.
• At the ECC in Criuleni, 502 requests to vote at home were filed for the first round, and 780 for the second round.
• PS 115, Chisinau. At 8:20 am, the PSEB president found 500 Euros in a voting booth. The police were called to document the case.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX sent a short-term observer to each polling station in the country, involving a total of 1981 observers. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 36 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, committing to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The Promo-LEX EOM will also perform a Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission for the Presidential Elections finds in its Report No 5 an increased number of derogatory materials about the candidates and more intense black PR, involvement of religious cults in the election campaign and subtle masking of donors. The report covers the monitoring period between 28 October and 10 November 2016.

During the electoral period between the two rounds of election, Promo-LEX EOM found the involvement of the clergy of the Metropolitan Church of Chisinau and the Entire Moldova in the electoral campaign, by expressing publicly the political preferences in the favor of the election candidate Igor Dodon. Promo-LEX regards this as a violation of Article 31(4) of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova, which establishes the secular nature of the State and separation of religious cults from the State, as well as of Article 15(2) of the Law on Freedom of Consciousness, Thought and Religion, which obliges the religious cults and their component parts to refrain from expressing or manifesting publicly their political preferences or favoring a political party or social-political organisation.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission draws attention on some legal provisions, which leave room for interpretation, with regards to the calculation of the percentage value of the votes expressed in support of election candidates. Thus, during the first round of the presidential elections, CEC calculated the percentage results of the candidates on the basis of the total number of votes expressed, whereas Article 109(1) and Article 110(1) of the Election Code stipulate that they should be calculated on the basis of the votes of voters who participated in the elections, including the invalidated ballot papers. In the opinion of Promo-LEX, CEC calculated incorrectly the percentage value of votes, which should be smaller for all candidates.

Thus, according to the information available on the official website of CEC, candidate Igor Dodon accumulated 47.98% of votes. If the percentage value were calculated on the basis of the total number of expressed voted, and not on the basis of validated votes, then Igor Dodon would have obtained 47.24%. There is a difference of 0.74%, which is significant. The second candidate, who accumulated a significant number of votes, is Maia Sandu – 38.71%. Respectively, if the total number of accumulated voted were reported to the total number of expressed votes, Maia Sandu would have obtained 38.12% of votes, which is by 0.59% less than the percentage announced officially by CEC.

The observers informed that the staff of Orhei Mayor’s Office and its subordinated enterprises and institutions were forced, by Indication No 490 of Mayor Ilan Sor, to submit their ID card and its loose leaf, military card and diploma/qualification certificate in order to update the personal files of the staff.  In connection with the public recommendation to boycott the presidential elections, made previously by candidate Inna Popenco, Promo-LEX regards this request as a method to intimidate the staff.

Promo-LEX identified 3 cases of electoral officials’ involvement in electioneering activities in favor of candidates as follows: Igor Dodon – 1 case, Maia Sandu – 2 cases. Though the number of such incidents is not high, their very existence is alarming. At the same time, according to the information provided by Promo-LEX observers, during the monitoring period, there were registered two cases of offering electoral presents in favor of candidate Igor Dodon.

In addition, Promo-LEX EOM found, with concern, the active use of printed material with derogatory content against the candidates during the election campaign for the second round of the elections. Promo-LEX observers identified 4 types of derogatory materials against Maia Sandu and one derogatory material against Igor Dodon.

On the basis of the submitted financial statements, made public by CEC, Promo-LEX EOM found that two election candidates (Dumitru Ciubasenco and Maia Sandu) have recorded donations from the party that appointed them, without revealing the origin of the primary donors, who made the transfer on the party’s account. Promo-LEX EOM reiterates during this election campaign, as well, that this practice is a subtle method intended to conceal the donors and avoid financial transparency.

Promo-LEX EOM finds that 94% of the total expenses incurred by the election candidates in the first election round are for advertising. Other expenses relate to: use of transportation vehicles – 2%, expenses for delegation or secondment of people (volunteers/observers) – 2%, organizing meetings and events – 1%, additional maintenance costs – 0.3%, communications – 0.3%, consultation expenses – 0.2%,  and other expenses – 0.1%.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who will monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX will delegate a short-term observer in each polling station of the country. Promo-LEX EOM will also perform the Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The Mission will monitor the electoral process in about 47 PS open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process sign the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, assuming the commitment to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

For the second round of Presidential Elections in the Republic of Moldova on November 13th 2016, the public channel Moldova 1 TV, in partnership with the Promo-LEX Association, has organized a televised electoral debate, in accordance with the declaration submitted by Moldova 1 TV to the Central Electoral Commission and the Audiovisual Coordination Council. The debate for the second round of elections will be held on Thursday, November 10th 2016, from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.

The debate includes the participation of a studio audience and will be broadcast live from Moldova 1 starting at 7:45 p.m. and online at www.trm.md and on the platform www.privesc.eu. In order to involve the studio audience in the debates, the Promo-LEX Association and Moldova 1 TV will carry out apolitical opinion polls using an interactive voting system.

In order to assure the equitable organization of the debate, the candidates, or persons designated by them, are expected to participate in a drawing of lots at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9th at Moldova 1 TV in order to determine the order of the candidates’ opening speeches, the order of messages of support for each candidate by well-known figures, and where candidates’ supporters will sit in the studio. In addition, the candidates or persons designated by them will be given invitations for their supporters to participate in the debate, and the rules and structure of the debate will be explained to them. The drawing of lots will be broadcast live at www.privesc.eu.

The electoral debate is part of the Civic and Electoral Education Campaign “Ieși la Vot!” (“Go to Vote!”). The goal of the campaign is to contribute to the apolitical mobilization of the voters and the promotion of informed and aware voting among those citizens of the Republic of Moldova who have the right to vote.

The “Ieși la Vot” campaign is part of the Promo-LEX Association’s Program for Democracy, Transparency and Responsibility, supported by the American people through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The opinions expressed in advertisements belong to their authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the U.S. Government.

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission of the Presidential Election of 30 October 2016 has finished processing the election results received via SMS message from its network of 1979 observers across the country and 44 observers sent to polling stations abroad. The final results from the Parallel Vote Tabulation will be submitted after the manual verification of the reports received from Promo-LEX observers.

In accordance with information gathered on election day, Promo-LEX can state that the highest voter turnout was recorded between 12.00 and 1.00 pm, although the graph of voter turnout shows that the voting process was continuous and uninterrupted.

Preliminary results from the Parallel Vote Tabulation carried out by Promo-LEX show the following:

Thus, Promo-LEX Mission states that citizens who have the right to vote will be expected once again at the pooling stations on 13 November, in order to elect the President of the Republic of Moldova in the second round.

Parallel Vote Tabulation is a method used to check the election results, which consists in processing qualitative and quantitative information of 100% of the minutes produced by the Electoral Offices of the Polling Stations (EOPS), in the context of monitoring elections at the national level during the election day (e-day) and the next period until the entire information from minutes is processed.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX delegated a short-term observer in each polling station of the country. Promo-LEX EOM will also perform the Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 47 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, assuming the commitment to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, please contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

Time: 7.30 pm

Promo-LEX observers continue to report a significant number of cases when the free observation of elections was limited, double number of cases when voters voted without having their loose leaf of the ID card checked by EOPS members, and the perpetuation of the cases of violence or intimidation of voters or other persons in the polling stations.

At the same time, 226 voters voted without having their ID documents checked by the operators of SAIS “Elections”, 127 cases when people voted without a seal applied in the loose leaf of the ID cards, other 15 cases when people voted without ID documents or on the basis of inappropriate documents.

As of 7.30 pm, Promo-LEX found the following types of irregularities during the voting process:

Restricted access or preventing the free observation process at the polling station – 26 cases. Here are several examples:

• PS 49, Balti, the Promo-LEX observer was not allow to move freely within the PS on grounds that this disturbs the work of EOPS members. In addition, the EOPS chair and secretary refused to offer the information requested by the observer in order to fill in the reporting form
• PS 143, Chisinau. The EOPS chair limits the free movement of observers.

Presence of advertising materials, electoral billboards and posters in the vicinity of the polling station (within the area of 100 m from the PS) – 6 cases

• PS 27, Causeni. The mayor was twice in the PS.
• Booklets of election candidates were distributed in the vicinity of PS 38, Cahul.
• PS 54, 82, Chisinau, there were also electoral posters in the vicinity of PS.
• PS 37 Ialoveni. The electoral posters of 2 election candidates are displaced at a distance of about 70 m from the PS.
• In PS 2, Floresti. The electoral and campaigning messages for an election candidate were not removed in the vicinity of the polling station.

The ballot boxes with seal issues – 3 cases.

• PS 163, Chisinau. The seal on the mobile ballot box was broken, hence the box was taken out with the broken seal.
• PS 9, Ungheni. 2 seals are missing on the fixed ballot box.
• PS 3, Soldandesti. One seal of the fixed ballot box is broken.

Unjustified presence of unauthorized persons inside or within 50 m from the polling station – 11 cases. Here are several examples:

• PS 16, Balti. The police officer is inside the PS.
• PS 24, 33, 43, Causeni. The presence of unauthorised persons in PS was found, who did not present any ID document, but stayed for a little while within the station.

Rumors, attempts or even situations of material rewards or money offered to voters within the perimeter and/or near the polling station to influence them – 8 cases. Here are several examples:

• PS 30, ATUG. A omnibus is parked at a distance of about 150 m from the PS, where voters are served wine.
• PS 50, Ialoveni. Some voters leaving the PS went directly to the village store (100 m), accompanied by some suspicious persons.

Electioneering or black PR within the perimeter and/or near the polling station to influence the voters – 13 cases.

• PS 14, Edinet. There is a group of 5 people near the PS (the yard of the secondary school where the PS is located), who encourage voters to vote for an election candidate.
• PS 6, Ocnita. There are 2 people near the PS, who encourage voters to vote for an election candidate.
• PS 318, Moscow, Russia. Electioneering in favor of an election candidate in the vicinity of the polling station.
• PS 359, Mestre, Italy.
• PS 1, Soldandesti. A person, while in the voting booth, shouted aloud the name of Renato Uatii.
• PS 11, 74, Ungheni. Electioneering in favor of an election candidate.
• PS 69, Orhei. Electioneering, by an observer, in favour of an election candidate.
• PS 35, 37, 25, 15, Calarasi. Electioneering in favor of an election candidate.
• PS 7, Dubasari. A voter showed to another voter his ballot paper with “Voted” seal, encouraging the other voter to vote for the same candidate.

Organized transportation of voters – 8 case.

• PS 24, Causeni. A car was found to bring 4-5 times voters to the PS.
• PS 24, 25, Stefan Voda. Representatives of an election candidate transport the supporting voters to the PS.
• PS 42, Rezina. A bus was found to transport 23 people to the PS.
• PS 69 Step-Soci, Orhei. 2 omnibuses, organised by the mayor of the settlement, to transport voters to the PS.
• PS 2, Dubasari. Representatives of a candidate were found to transport by a car 4 times voters to the PS.
• PS 10, Dubasari. The transportation of voters by a bus was recorded.
• PS 394, Brașov, Romania. Three taxi cubs and a private car transported about 15 people.

Acts of violence or bullying against voters or other persons – 13 cases. Here are several examples:

• PS 147, Chisinau. A voter was aggressive with EOPS members, who refused to release the ballot paper due to the failure of the former to present the loose leaf of the ID card.
• PS 109, Chisinau. A voter was aggressive with EOPS members after finding that his children, domiciled in USA, were included in the main lists.
• PS 17, Floresti. A fight between a voter and a EOPS member was recorded. The latter informed CEC about being bullied.
• PS 27 Hancesti. A voter showed up, who wanted to vote one more time. He was asked to leave, but he conditioned his leaving on receiving money or alcohol. The sector police officer intervened and solved the conflict.
• PS 120, Chisinau. A voter was aggressive with EOPS members after finding his children, who have been living for 10 years abroad, included in the lists of voters.
• PS 28, Stefan Voda. A voter was aggressive with EOPS members for not being allowed to vote without applying the seal in the loose leaf of the ID card.

Deficient operation of SAIS “Elections” – 3 cases.

• PS 390 București, Romania. SAIS “Elections” showed that a voter had already voted in Moldova, and was allowed to vote though he did not have the seal applied in the passport.
• PS 362 Modena, Italy. SAIS “Elections” showed that the voter had already voted in Moldova. He was however allowed to vote.
• PS 390 București, Romania. SAIS “Elections” did not operate for 6 minutes, 5 people were recorded on paper.

Problematic situations with the lists of voters – 12 cases.

• PS 9, Basarabeasca. Though the ID card data allowed a voter to vote in this section, he could not vote because SAIS “Elections” showed that he had voted in Chisinau.
• PS 3, 8, 9 ATUG. Confusions between “street” and “by-street” in the lists of voters.
• PS 2, ATUG. Deceased persons on the voter lists.
• PS 12, Balti. The voters were revolted to see deceased persons included on their own addresses.
• PS 400, 401. In Washington D.C. and New York City the lists got confused.
• PS 24, 25, Stefan Voda. The lists contain errors in the addresses, voters are included in lists with errors, in other PS than those they should belong to according to their address.
• PS 116, Chisinau. The voters found foreigners recorded on their address. A complaint was filed.
• PS 52, Chisinau. Errors are found on the voter lists. Persons that are repeated, with the same addresses. A total of 12 persons are recorded with the same address.

Taking a picture of the ballot papers – 8 cases.

• PS 25, Cimislia. 2 persons took a picture of their ballot papers.
• PS 343, Athens, Greece. A voter made a picture of his ballot paper with his telephone in the voting booth. The EOPS members were informed about this.
• PS 351, Lyon, France. A EOPS member found a voter taking a picture of his ballot paper in the voting booth.
• PS 5, Chisinau. A voter voted, took a picture and placed it subsequently on social networks.
• PS 12, Balti. 2 persons took a picture of their ballot. The police was called and they wrote explanations. The ballot papers were thrown into the bin.
• PS 6, Ocnita. The voter took a picture of the ballot paper, after which he launched the rumour among the other voters that if they take a picture of their ballot paper and show it, they will get a reward.
• PS 257, Chisinau. A voter made a picture of his ballot paper.
• PS 6, Cahul. A voter made a picture of his ballot paper after applying the “Voted” seal, while still in the ballot paper. At that moment there were journalists from a TV station in the polling station, who noticed the incident and asked for an interview with the voter.

Other cases:

• PS 47, Calarasi. A tree fell over the electric lines, but the voting process was not interrupted. The problem was remedied.
• PS 47 Varatic, Ialoveni. The electricity was out for about one hour.
• PS 63, Falesti. A voter voted instead of his son.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX delegated a short-term observer in each polling station of the country. Promo-LEX EOM will also perform the Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 47 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, assuming the commitment to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

Time: 2:30 p.m.

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission of the presidential elections finds that until 12:30 p.m. there were several cases of restricted access or preventing the free observation process at the polling stations for the observers and the tearing, damage or absence of seals on the ballot boxes.

Electoral posters continue to be displayed in the vicinity of the polling stations. There are also cases of black PR within the perimeter of the polling stations, violence and voters’ intimidation, and various cases of organized transportation of voters.

The information provided by Promo-LEX observers shows that:

• ballot papers are kept in an unsafe place in 15 polling stations,
• 83 voters voted without having the ID documents checked by SAIS “Elections” operators,
• 21 voters voted without having the loose leaf of their ID card checked by EOPS members,
• 107 voters voted without having the “Voted” stamp applied in the loose leaf of their ID card,
• 15 voters voted without identity documents or with inappropriate documents.

Observers also inform about the presence of stalls or stores selling and/or serving alcoholic beverages within the perimeter of 114 polling stations. At the same time, there were reported 18 cases of electioneering, 19 cases of rumors, attempts or even situations of material or cash rewards and 7 cases of intentional release of more than 1 ballot paper for a voter or introduction of more than 1 ballot paper into the ballot box by a single voter.

Restricted access or preventing the free observation process at the polling station – 12 cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 39, ATUG, the EOPS chair confiscated for a short period the observers’ mobile phones
• PS 1, Balti, the EOPS chair asked the observer for one additional mandate to allow his presence in the polling station, then he changed his mind and allowed the observation
• PS 12, Cahul, the presence of Promo-LEX observer was restricted in the PS adjoining area
• PS 59, Chisinau, the EOPS chair did not allow the access of Promo-LEX observes in the PS
• PS 70 Chisinau, the observers were not allowed to move freely within the PS
• PS 27, Chisinau, the voters assault the Promo-LEX observer
• PS 154, Chisinau, the observers were not allowed to monitor if the lists of voters are kept in a safe place

Presence of advertising materials, electoral billboards and posters in the vicinity of the polling station (within the area of 100 m from the PS) – 15 cases. Here are some examples:

• In the vicinity of PS 41, Balti, there is a 3×6 billboard of an election candidate. The voters were revolted and asked the observers from behalf of that candidate to remove the poster
• Electoral advertising materials are present within the area of PS 17, 54, 59, 128, 152, 175, 198, 278, 288 (Chisinau), PS 59 (Ungheni), PS 55 (Falesti), PS 37, 49 (Ialoveni), PS 6 (Ocnita).

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to the legal procedures – cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 154, Chisinau, the mobile ballot box was initially incorrectly sealed and subsequently resealed
• PS 325, Dublin, Ireland only one stationary ballot box was sealed when opening the PS
• PS 9, 10, Ungheni, four seals were missing
• PS 24, Soldandesti, the polling station seal was damaged
• PS 32, Glodeni, the seal damaged and then changed
• PS 5, Cimislia, the ballot boxes are not sealed and are located in unsafe places
• PS 24, Soldandesti, the seals on the ballot box were teared.

Unjustified presence of unauthorized persons inside or within 50 m from the polling station – 16 cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 33, Leova, the mayor of the settlement parked his car within the area of 10 m from the PS and discusses with the locals
• PS 30, 52, 57, 71, 152, 196, 223, 266, 248, 247, 300, Chisinau.
• PS 26, Causeni
• PS 13, Calarasi
• PS 396, Constanta, Romania
• PS 2, Edinet, 4 persons were present in the PS 20 minutes without explaining their reason
• PS 16, Balti, the police officer is inside the PS.

Ballot papers that were not distributed to EOPS members are not kept in a safe place at the polling station – 15 cases. Here are some examples:

PS 72, 131, 300, Chisinau, the observers noted that ballot papers are not kept in a safe place and at PS 72, Chisinau, they are kept under the table (in the table).

Rumors, attempts or even situations of material rewards or money offered to voters within the perimeter and/or near the polling station to influence them – 19 cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 1, Balti, two men came and asked who is the observer for a candidate. The lady observer went out with them, after which she returned holding something in her hands
• PS 4, Ialoveni, a person (previously accused of hooliganism) wanted to get a photo of the ballot. He was not allowed and when he went outside the PS, somebody told him that he will not be rewarded for his failure to get the photo
• PS 269, Chisinau, a person, after voting in the voting booth, made a call and reported for which candidate she voter for.

Electioneering or black PR within the perimeter and/or near the polling station to influence the voters – 18 cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 60, Chisinau, the observer of an election candidate distributed electoral materials and calendars to citizens
• PS 69, Ungheni, 1 voter made negative PR against an election candidate
• PS 30, 41, Calarasi, the observer of an election candidate electioneered near the PS.

Organized transportation of voters – 10 cases. Here are some examples:

• PS 22, Soldandesti, about 8 persons were transported with a bus and got out at 50 meters from the PS
• PS 22, 23, 24, Causeni, the representative of an election candidate transported voters. Other 3 such cases were recorded.
• PS 138, Chisinau, a bus was transporting the voters to the PS
• PS 270, Chisinau, a was seen 3 times transporting the voters to the PS
• PS 66, Orhei, a bus transported 20 voters from Burcuta to vote in Seliste
• PS 42, Bender, a bus transported 15 voters
• PS 42, Rezina, a bus transported 10 voters
• PS 395, Cluj, Romania.

Acts of violence or bullying against voters or other persons – 20 cases

• PS 34, Balti, a voter entered the polling station and intimidated the EOPS members. The police intervened to get the person outside the PS
• PS 24, Chisinau, a voter was aggressive with EOPS members because his daughter was included in the main lists of voters, although she was abroad
• PS 84, Chisinau, a voter was aggressive with another voter after he discovered that foreigners are registered at his address
• PS 248, Chisinau, the EOPS chair is intimidated by the supporters of an election candidate
• PS 14, Orhei, the elderly continue to be intimidated (they are blackmailed to lose their compensations). The intimidation occurs at more than 100 m from the PS
• PS 72, Chisinau, the observers of an election candidate intimidate the voters, they look in the voters’ ballots and touch the ballot box.

Deficient operation of SAIS “Elections” – 6 cases

• PS 45, Balti, two people came to vote, but according to the SAIS “Elections”, they had already voted. These voters were revolted, because they did not have the seal “presidential elections 30 October 2016”. The police was called at the PS, who conducted a number of procedures and the respective persons left without voting.
• PS 57, Ungheni, there was not Internet connection for 5 minutes
• PS 46, Balti, the Internet connection was out between 7.40 a.m. and 8.08 a.m.
• PS 8, Glodeni, SAIS “Elections” was blocked between 8.15 a.m. and 8.51 a.m.

Problematic situations with the lists of voters – 5 cases

• PS 50, ATUG (Congaz) – 5 voters with identity documents, domiciled within the area of the respective PS, are found on the lists of PS 3 ATUG (Comrat)
• PS 84, 77 Chisinau, strangers were found recorded in the lists of voters, on the addresses of some voters or their neighbours’.
• PS 6, 27, ATUG, deceased persons are included in the lists of voters.

Taking a Picture of the Ballot Papers – 4 cases

• PS 26, Ungheni, a voter made a picture of his ballot paper. After the chair called the police, the picture was deleted, and the ballot paper was invalidated
• PS 7, Ungheni town
• PS 317, Moscow, Russia, 2 voters made a picture of their ballot papers
• PS 347, Paris, France, 2 voters made a picture of their ballot papers.

Other violations

• PS 149, 148, Chisinau, a voter placed the ballot paper from PS 149 in the fixed ballot box of PS 148
• PS 320, Sank Petersburg, Russia, one EOPS member left the PS with a ballot paper
• PS 15, Ungheni, one person voted with an expired ID card.

At the same time, we find that 384 complaints were filed with EOPS and 7 cases of temporary halt or unjustified suspension were recorded until 12.30 pm.

At 7:30 p.m., Promo-LEX will come with new information about the quality of the voting process and adjusted statistical data.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX delegated a short-term observer in each polling station of the country. Promo-LEX EOM will also perform the Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 47 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, assuming the commitment to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, please contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]

Time: 9.30 am

The Promo-LEX Observation Mission of the presidential elections finds that at the opening of the polling stations in the country, electoral posters were present in the vicinity of polling stations. In addition, observers inform about the deficient operation of SAIS “Elections”.

Restricted access or preventing the free observation process at the polling station – 5 cases

• In PS 6, Straseni, entry into the polling station was denied until 7.00 am.
• In PS 9, Orhei, the elections are boycotted. The elderly are blackmailed to lose their discount cards if they vote. Some people are counting how many people are entering the polling station
• In PS 1, Anenii Noi, the EOPS chair did not allow Promo-LEX observer to enter the PS
• In PS 259, Chisinau, the observers of PP PAS were not allowed to enter the polling station
• In PS 19, Cirnateni, the Promo-LEX observer was assaulted by EOPS chair, who took his ID card to make a copy

Presence of advertising materials, electoral billboards and posters in the vicinity of the polling station (within the area of 100 m from the PS) – 27 cases

Such cases were reported in PS 15, 12 Balti, SV 34, Cahul, PS 39, 40 Calarasi, PS 8, 16, Ialoveni, PS 7, Nisporeni, PS 37 Cimislia, PS 9, Orhei, PS 7, Ungheni, PS 3, Edinet,  PS 3, Basarabeasca, PS 34, Cahul,  PS 4 Glodeni, PS 59, Ungheni, PS 8, Ialoveni, PS 6, Ungheni, PS 4 Gagauzia ATU, PS 128, 152, 198, 278, 288  Chisinau, PS 394, Brasov.

Ballot boxes were not sealed according to the legal procedures – 8 cases

PS 40, Calarasi, PS 9, Orhei, PS 12, Balti,  PS 32, Glodeni, PS 278, 198 Chisinau, PS 50, Florești, PS 32, Glodeni

Unjustified presence of unauthorized persons inside or within 50 m from the polling station – 1 case

PS 17, Soldandesti

Ballot papers that are not distributed to EOPS members are not kept in a safe place at the polling station – 2 cases

PS 40, Calarasi, PS 27, Ialoveni

Electioneering or black PR within the perimeter and/or near the polling station to influence the voters – 1 case

PS 69, Ungheni, 1 voter – made negative PR for a candidate within the polling station

Organized transportation of voters – 1 case

PS 208, Chisinau

Deficient operation of SAIS “Elections” – 13 cases

PS 4, 16, 17, 26, 30, 36, 42 Cimislia, PS 3, 8, 1 Donduseni, PS 7, Basarabeasca, PS 8, 20, 33 Criuleni

Other incidents:

In PS 114 Chisinau, a ballot paper was released with the seal “withdrawn” applied for candidate Mihai Ghipu, and not for Marian Lupu

In PS 114, Chisinau, a voter found two foreign persons recorded on his personal address on the lists of voters

PS 411, Odessa, the polling station was opened at 7:40 am, on grounds that an insufficient number of OPS members were present at 7:00 am.  No voter came to vote before 7:40 am, when the polling station was opened.

At 2.30 pm, Promo-LEX will come with new information about the quality of the voting process and statistical data at the national level.

Promo-LEX Observation Mission consists of 42 long-term observers who monitor the electoral process in all constituencies of the Republic of Moldova during 31 August – 30 November 2016. On the election day, Promo-LEX delegated a short-term observer in each polling station of the country. Promo-LEX EOM will also perform the Parallel Vote Tabulation in all polling stations. The Mission monitors the electoral process in 47 polling stations open abroad. The observers involved in the monitoring process signed the Code of Conduct of the Promo-LEX Independent National Observer, assuming the commitment to act efficiently, in good faith and in a non-partisan manner. The activity of all observers is coordinated by a central team consisting of 37 persons.

The activity carried out by Promo-LEX EOM and the “Come to Vote” campaign is currently funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the British Embassy in Chisinau, the National Endowment for Democracy and the Council of Europe. The opinions presented in the public reports of Promo-LEX belong to authors and do not necessarily reflect the donors’ view.

For more details, please contact: Tatiana Pascovschi, Communication Officer of Promo-Lex Election Observation Mission: GSM 060804022, e-mail: [email protected]