During yesterday’s meeting, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) examined several applications for the accreditation of international observers to monitor the regional elections scheduled for November 15, 2026, TRIBUNA reports.

Representatives of the following diplomatic missions were accredited:

• Embassy of the French Republic to the Republic of Moldova – 2 observers;
• Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova – 4 observers;
• Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium to the Republic of Moldova – 2 observers;
• Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway to the Republic of Moldova – 2 observers;
• Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye to the Republic of Moldova – 4 observers;
• Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of Moldova – 2 observers;
• Embassy of the United States of America to the Republic of Moldova – 16 observers.

The accredited observers will carry out their activities in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Moldova.

Thus, the total number of international observers accredited by the CEC for these elections has reached 68. At the same time, the Central Electoral Council of Gagauzia has so far accredited 148 national observers representing five non-governmental organizations.

The CEC reminds that applications for observer accreditation may be submitted until November 8, inclusive.