Candidates for the position of Governor (Bașcan) of Gagauzia and representatives of the media institutions in the region signed today, in Comrat, the Code of Conduct for the coverage and conduct of the regional elections on November 15, 2026.
By signing the document, the candidates commit to conducting a fair and responsible electoral campaign, based on compliance with the legislation, integrity, transparency, and mutual respect. The commitments concern both the relationship with voters and other electoral competitors, as well as communication with media representatives and behavior in the online environment.
For their part, the representatives of the signing media institutions reaffirm their commitment to ensuring balanced, impartial, and responsible coverage of the electoral campaign, contributing to the correct information of voters and promoting a climate of respect and trust in the electoral process.
Throughout today, the Code of Conduct is also set to be signed by candidates for the position of deputy in the People's Assembly of Gagauzia, during events organized by the electoral councils of the constituencies in Comrat, Ceadîr-Lunga, and Vulcănești.
The Central Electoral Commission emphasizes that signing the Code of Conduct represents not only a public commitment but also a responsibility that must be reflected in the actions, statements, and messages of the electoral competitors throughout the campaign. Adherence to the principles of honest electoral competition, the right of voters to accurate information, and the rules of conduct contributes to strengthening public trust in the electoral process and to the conduct of free, fair, and transparent elections.
The event for signing the Code of Conduct, held in Comrat, was organized with the assistance of the REDACT project, implemented by the Association for Participatory Democracy "ADEPT" in partnership with UNDP Moldova, with the financial support of the European Union.
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