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Paragraph 92
 

 The Law has a number of provisions that are not in conformity with the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters of the Venice Commission and international standards on administering elections in democratic countries. Unless these provisions are changed, they can be an impediment to administering a regular, fair and transparent election process in Gagauzia in the future. The following areas are the most important to raise:

 

- The legislation of Gagauzia should be consistent with the main principles of the electoral legislation of Moldova as far as they are in conformity with European standards.

-  The criteria for winning the runoff should be the same as for the first round of elections and the turnout requirements should be removed.

- Regarding the electoral administration, there should be a permanent Central Election Commission.

- On the same topic, there should be clearer rules regarding the revocation of members of the electoral commissions.

- The right to vote should not be too restrictive for some categories of voters, such as in detention facilities and in army units.

- There should be clearer provisions on the restrictions of the registration of candidates.

- The Law should ensure a fair campaign for all candidates.

- The counting process should be reviewed.

- The complaints and appeals process should be clarified.