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Article 2
 

  Principles of participation in the elections



Citizens of the Republic of Moldova participate in the elections by universal, equal, direct, secret and freely expressed vote.



Participation in the elections has a free (benevolent) nature. No person is entitled to exert pressure upon the voter in order to coerce him to take or not to take part in elections as well as to influence the expression of his free will.



Citizens of the Republic of Moldova residing outside the country shall benefit from full right to suffrage under the present code. The diplomatic missions and consular offices have the obligation to assist the citizens to exercise their electoral rights.