On 15 October 2026, one day before the official start of the election campaign for the regional elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, the Association for Participatory Democracy (ADEPT) organized a dialogue bringing together electoral candidates, representatives of electoral authorities, and media organizations to discuss campaign regulations and the importance of ensuring fair and transparent elections.

On 15 October 2026, one day before the official start of the election campaign for the regional elections in the Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia, the Association for Participatory Democracy (ADEPT) organized a dialogue bringing together electoral candidates, representatives of electoral authorities, and media organizations to discuss campaign regulations and the importance of ensuring fair and transparent elections.

The event took place at Comrat State University in cooperation with the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Moldova and the Central Election Council of Gagauzia. Discussions focused on candidates’ rights and obligations, campaign financing rules, measures to prevent electoral corruption, and the responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in the electoral process.

The meeting provided an opportunity to clarify the applicable legal framework and discuss how candidates and media organizations can contribute to a fair and transparent electoral campaign. Compliance with electoral legislation and public trust in the integrity of the electoral process are essential to ensuring credible elections.

As part of the event, candidates for the office of Bashkan and representatives of media organizations voluntarily signed the Code of Conduct on the Conduct and Coverage of the Election Campaign. By signing the Code, they committed to respecting electoral legislation, upholding the integrity of the electoral competition, promoting transparency, and maintaining mutual respect throughout the campaign.