Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu attended the Post-Electoral Analysis Conference in Chisinau, organized by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in partnership with the Office of the Council of Europe. He informed attendees that lawmakers would soon propose amendments to Law 381 to reduce attempts to destabilize the country and influence elections.
Grosu highlighted the challenges Moldova faced during last autumn’s elections, noting the direct involvement of an organized crime ring financed by Moscow in the electoral process.
“This directly attacked democracy and our European path. Unfortunately, not all state institutions were prepared to tackle such interference. Some institutions, like the Police, National Anticorruption Centre (CNA), and Intelligence and Security Service (SIS), mobilized and dismantled part of the Moscow-led network. However, others, from whom the highest expectations were held, acted as spectators,” Grosu remarked.
The speaker indicated that Moldova would face another electoral event next autumn.
“At this post-electoral analysis conference, I shared that we would propose several amendments to Law 381 to reduce attempts to destabilize the country and influence elections. I believe all institutions must be fully involved—not only during the campaign period but every day. It is not about one party or another. It is about the future of democracy in Moldova, our freedom, and our children’s future. Together, we must work to secure the future,” Grosu concluded.
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At the same event, Angela Caraman, President of the CEC, stressed the importance of active citizen participation for the stability of democracy.
“Without active participation, democracy can become fragile and manipulated by interest groups or authorities that do not reflect the people’s will,” Caraman said. “Democracy needs responsible citizens who understand that their vote can tip the scale at the last moment. The majority is the one that decides.”
The conference, titled The Presidential Elections and the Republican Constitutional Referendum in Moldova, October 20, 2024: Lessons Learned, Recommendations, and Perspectives, also included a retrospective of the elections and referendum, with presentations and interactive discussions on best practices in the electoral field.