News about Elections
In the last three election cycles, the quota system (40% gender representation on candidate lists) has led to a record number of women in parliament and local councils. However, the representation of other vulnerable groups in these bodies remains insufficient.
UPDATED. The ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) has set itself the goal of winning all elections over the next four years “to ensure political stability and accelerate Moldova’s accession to the European Union.” The party’s commitments for the 2026–2030 electoral cycle were announced by party chairman Igor Grosu during the party’s fourth congress, held on Sunday, June 14.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his victory in the parliamentary elections.
The ruling Civil Pact party is in the lead in Armenia’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the party will single-handedly form the government.
Voting in the parliamentary elections has been completed in Armenia. All 2005 polling stations throughout the country have closed. Counting of votes has started.
Armenia is holding regular parliamentary elections. The citizens of the country will have to elect a new National Assembly for a five-year term. As a result of the elections, the government will be formed and the future Prime Minister of the country will be determined.
The partially recognized western Balkan state is holding another early election. Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s “Self-Determination” movement is considered the main contender for victory
Armenia is holding regular elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament, on June 7. The vote is seen as one of the most important in recent years, as it will actually determine the future foreign policy course of the republic, relations with Russia and the West, as well as the consolidation of the course for a peaceful settlement with Azerbaijan.
The Congress of Azerbaijanis of Moldova (CAM) congratulated its vice-chairman Ramiz Ansarov on winning the second round of local elections of Orhei mayor held on May 31, 2026.
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) presented the results of the second round of local elections in the three localities that elected mayors on Sunday, May 31, 2026. They will govern for the remaining one and a half years until the next local elections.
Aleksandar Vučić, on a visit to China, commented on the situation in Serbia. He reminded that his presidential term is about to end. Therefore, he is thinking of resigning.
Bulgaria holds its eighth parliamentary elections in five years on Sunday. Former President Rumen Radev’s new party is leading in pre-election polls.
This significant economic disparity compared to the Moldovan average may become a determining factor of electoral preferences in the region.
In a month’s time, on May 17, local elections and referendums will be held in 12 localities of the country. The most polling stations will be opened in Orhei municipality.
This opinion was expressed during the discussion of amendments to the Electoral Code of the Republic of Moldova by Gheorghe Leichu, deputy chairman of the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia. The first consultations on the package of amendments proposed to the Electoral Code were held on April 15, 2026. The discussion was organized by the CEC of Moldova.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) of Moldova continues to implement digital solutions in the electoral system. As part of this process, a new platform was introduced that allows for the submission and processing of complaints electronically.
American entrepreneur Ilon Musk reacted sharply to the results of the parliamentary elections in Hungary, saying on his social network X that the country had allegedly come under the influence of financier George Soros.
