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Jul2017

The attempt to limit foreign funding of NGOs endangers the functioning of democracy in Moldova and cannot, under any circumstances, be accepted

The legislation of the Republic of Moldova on non-governmental organizations is obsolete, failing to provide sufficient protection against abuses. In spring 2016, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Vladimir CEBOTARI, accepted the proposal of several civil society organizations to improve the legislation on non-governmental organizations and established a working ... ...more

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Jun2017

ECtHR Will Examine the Case of a Pensioner from Glodeni Who Was Hospitalised by Force in a Psychiatric Institution

Recently, the European Court of Human Rights informed the Government of the Republic of Moldova on Mihail Dogotar v. Republic of Moldova complaint (Application No 12653/15 of 28 February 2015). Mihail Dogotar is a pensioner, who worked as an engineer for 45 years, and who has, for a long time, ... ...more

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Jun2017

Promo-LEX: Torture in Moldova is Worth MDL 1000

Promo-LEX Association is concerned about the fact that Moldovan law enforcement bodies continue to investigate torture crimes inefficiently. The investigation deadlines are excessively large, and torturers receive minimal punishments. Cahul Court of Law pronounced, on 15 June 2017, a sentence in connection with a case of torture and excess of power ... ...more

13

Jun2017

Analysis – Is the citizenship of the Republic of Moldova attractive to the Russians soldiers from the Transnistrian region? How easily can it be obtained?

A notification requesting to construe Article 11 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova was registered with the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Moldova on 26.05.2014. The notification focused on whether the deployment of military troops of other states or under international mandate on the territory of the ... ...more
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May2017

International experts: Minor adjustments to the current electoral system can correct its main disadvantages, and a major reform of the electoral system may have profound impact on political life and democratic consolidation in Moldova

Today, 23 May 2017, the International Conference `Options and Considerations for Reforming the Electoral System of the Republic of Moldova. Comparisons from International Experience’, organized by Promo-LEX Association, with the participation of experts from the United Kingdom, Lithuania, Georgia, ... ...more

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May2017

Position of Promo-LEX Association on the Declarations of the President of the Republic of Moldova

On 18 May 2017, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Igor Dodon, stated on his Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/dodon.igor1/) that he is against the ‘No Fear 2017’ March that is to be organised on 21 May 2017. According to the President, such actions ‘contradict our traditional values, Orthodox faith, ... ...more
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May2017

Promo-LEX found that the situation concerning electoral officials’ work schedule, reporting of all campaign funds and concerning the flaws of the lists of voters is precarious

From 14 April to 11 May 2017, Promo-LEX carried out an election observation mission for the new local elections of 14 May 2017. The mission covered 7 settlements where mayors are to be elected: Mereni v. (Anenii Noi d.), Hirova ... ...more

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May2017

Answer to the preliminary request lodged by Sergiu Sirbu, Deputy Chairperson of the Democratic Party of Moldova with Promo-LEX Association

On 3 May 2017, Promo-LEX Association presented the report entitled ‘Political Party Financing in the Republic of Moldova. 2016 Retrospective’. The MP Sergiu Sirbu wrote some comments on the social networking website Facebook about the conclusions drawn in the Promo-LEX report, whereby it demanded for ‘the report to be ... ...more
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May2017

Two new ECtHR decisions confirm human rights violations in the Transnistrian region

On May 9, 2017, the European Court of Human Rights delivered two Decisions confirming human rights violations in the Transnistrian region. The decisions are related to the Eriomenco (42224/11) and Pădureț (26626/11) cases, in which the Russian Federation ... ...more
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May2017

Promo-LEX: State Subsidies are a Source Used for Enhancement of the Political Parties’ Core Activities, While Financial Reporting is Still Faulty

Promo-LEX Association presented the ‘Political Party Financing in the Republic of Moldova. 2016 Retrospective’ Report on Wednesday, 3 May, during the debate entitled ‘Moldovan Political Party Finances in 2016: Transparency and Control?’. In its report made public, Promo-LEX finds that ... ...more