Comrat: Civil Society Discusses Electoral Integrity and Democratic Resilience

Electoral integrity, corruption prevention, disinformation, civic participation and strengthening public trust in institutions were the main topics discussed at the event “Civic Dialogue in the Gagauzia Region: Electoral Integrity, Anti-Corruption and Democratic Resilience”, organised in Comrat by the Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT and the Centre for Regional Policies and Reforms in Comrat.

20.05.2026

Judges and Prosecutors Trained to Counter Abusive Lawsuits Against Journalists

Judges, prosecutors and lawyers from the Republic of Moldova are taking part in a two-day workshop on identifying and countering Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), organized by the National Institute of Justice and UNESCO on 25–26 June 2026, in partnership with the Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT.

25.06.2026

07.07.2026

10.07.2026

ADEPT: Clearer Rules for Political Competition and Public Funding

On 13 July 2026, during the public dialogue "Adjusting the Legislation on Political Parties in the Republic of Moldova," the Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT presented a package of proposals aimed at improving the legislation governing political parties, electoral legislation, and the related legal framework. The proposals were developed on the basis of the recommendations of the Venice Commission and the conclusions of the 2026 Electoral Forum.

13.07.2026

16th Edition of the School of Young Political Leaders Comes to a Close

More than 30 young people from different political parties, as well as politically unaffiliated participants, have graduated from the 16th edition of the School of Young Political Leaders, a program organized by the Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT. Over the course of nine months, participants took part in training sessions, debates, and meetings with experts, political leaders, representatives of public institutions, and members of academia, within a space dedicated to dialogue and the development of a new generation of leaders.

11.07.2026

Dialogue on the Future of Regional Elections in Gagauzia

The Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT brought together, in Avdarma, mayors and local councilors from the Autonomous Territorial Unit (ATU) of Gagauzia, Members of Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, experts, and civil society representatives for a public dialogue on regional elections and proposals to align the electoral legislation with the Constitutional Court's ruling of July 2026.

16.07.2026

ADEPT’s Opinion on the Draft Amendments to the Electoral Code

The Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT submitted to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova its opinion on Draft Law No. 280/2026 amending Electoral Code No. 325/2022.

11.08.2026

"The Town of Fair Elections" in Comrat

On 22 August 2026, the Association for Participatory Democracy (ADEPT) held a public event in the centre of Comrat municipality, "Городок честных выборов" – "The Town of Fair Elections", dedicated to informing citizens about electoral integrity, the prevention of electoral corruption and the importance of a free, secret and informed vote.

26.08.2026

Fair Elections and Resilient Communities: "The Little Town of Honest Elections" at the Gaidar Carpet Festival

On August 29, 2026, the Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT held a public activity called "Городок честных выборов" — "The Little Town of Honest Elections" — as part of the Carpet Festival in the village of Gaidar, dedicated to electoral integrity, the prevention of electoral corruption, and the promotion of a free, secret, and informed vote.

05.09.2026

Local elections after amalgamation: how do we ensure community representation?

The Association for Participatory Democracy ADEPT hosted a Press Club on 29 September 2026 to discuss how communities within newly amalgamated administrative-territorial units could be represented on their local councils, as preparations get under way for the 2027 general local elections.

29.09.2026