Promo-LEX observation report flags irregularities in Gagauzia regional elections
Promo-LEX has reported voter bribery suspicions, unreported spending, and social media manipulation ahead of regional elections in Gagauzia.
Election observation organization Promo-LEX has detailed multiple irregularities in its second monitoring report ahead of the upcoming regional elections in Moldova's Gagauzia autonomy. The findings highlight potential voter bribery, unregistered campaign expenditure exceeding 240,000 lei, and the misuse of administrative resources for political promotion during public institution working hours.
clear concerns were raised regarding coordinated inauthentic behavior on social media platforms, notably TikTok accounts artificially amplifying specific candidates. The monitoring group also cited political donations and online advertising originating from Russia. Additionally, investigative findings from Rise Moldova revealed past requests by local political figures for Moscow-based training in political marketing to influence Moldovan electoral outcomes.
Sources: Ziarul de Gardă, Newsmaker, TV8, Moldova1, Rise Moldova
Sources
- Ziarul de Gardă — Suspiciuni de corupere a alegătorilor, comportament inautentic pe rețelele de socializare, și cheltuieli neraportate: Constatări din raportul de observare al Promo-LEX a alegerilor din UTA Găgăuzia
- Moldova1 — Raport Promo-LEX: Liderul PRSM, Igor Dodon, ar fi donat 2.000 de euro unei biserici din Găgăuzia în plină campanie electorală
- Newsmaker — Reclamă pe internet din Rusia și €2 000 pentru o biserică – în plină campanie pentru alegerile din Găgăuzia? Neregulile raportate de Promo-LEX în ajun de scrutin
- TV8 — /VIDEO/ Nereguli în campania electorală din Găgăuzia: Proiecte publice folosite pentru imagine și promovare artificială pe TikTok
- Rise Moldova — Planul lui Gagauz: Instruire „electorală” la Moscova, pentru tineri din Moldova
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