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Gagauzia Parliament Speaker Resigns, Election Path Still Unsettled

Local authorities plan to reconstitute the regional election commission on 27 November to prepare votes that could take place in early March 2026.

Overview

  • Speaker Dmitriy Konstantinov announced his resignation in a video address, saying the presidium backed his decision.
  • He cited health reasons for stepping down and explicitly denied facing pressure or instructions from any side.
  • Mandates for current deputies expired on 12 November, yet no election date has been set due to disputes with Moldova’s central authorities.
  • Konstantinov said parliamentary elections are expected in early March 2026, with a possibility they could be combined with a vote for the regional head.
  • The head of Moldova’s security service visited Comrat in late October, prompting local claims of pressure on Konstantinov, which he rejected.