The socio-economic situation in Europe is deteriorating, which is becoming especially dangerous against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

 

People in Europe want a quick and lasting peace and a return to prosperous times.

 

We see how some politicians in the EU are deliberately complicating peace initiatives.

 

At the same time, NATO, acting in the interests of increasing its own importance, is helping such forces.

 

Recently, in order to stay in power, these forces have resorted to political manipulation, which often deprives ordinary people of the right to choose and the opportunity to influence the political process.

 

In this regard, the situation in Moldova, which borders Ukraine, is of particular concern.

 

In the authorities' intention to open only 10 polling stations for Transnistrian residents in the upcoming elections, we see a deliberate attempt to deprive tens of thousands of Moldovan citizens of the opportunity to exercise their constitutional right — the right to vote. For comparison: in 2021, there were 44 polling stations, and in 2024—30 stations. Thus, the authorities are not merely reducing the number of polling stations; they are effectively curtailing voting rights, which contradicts both the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova and the country's international commitments in democracy and human rights.

 

We emphasize: the right to vote is fundamental, guaranteed by Article 38 of the Constitution of the Republic of Moldova and the European Convention on Human Rights. Any discrimination based on territorial criteria or the creation of artificial barriers to voting participation is unacceptable.

 

Undersigned parties demands that the Central Election Commission immediately review this decision and ensure a sufficient number of polling stations for Transnistrian residents, based on the actual number of voters. We also call on international partners—OSCE, PACE, and other structures—to closely monitor the situation and assess these events as a serious violation of democratic standards.

 

We are convinced that Moldova's future must be built on respect for every citizen, regardless of their place of residence, and on the unconditional guarantee of the right to participate in governing their country through free and fair elections.

 

Bulgarian Left

Communist Party of Finland 

Workers’ Party of Hungary 2006

 

Irina Alekosova, member of Bulgarian Left

Tiina Maria Sandberg, member of Communist Party of Finland

Attila Vajnai, member of Workers’ Party of Hungary 2006

Maite Mola, member of Communist Party of Spain

George Ververis, member of New Left Party of Greece

Alexander Oparin, member of the Communist Party of Belarus, co-editor Left.BY

Oleg Novikov, leftist activist, participant of the project Left.BY