Moldova’s election:should polling stations be opened in Transnistria?

Moldova will hold a parliamentary election on 11 July. Ahead of the vote, there has been controversy over whether polling stations should be opened in the disputed territory of Transnistria to allow Moldovan citizens living in the territory to participate in the election. Lucia Leontiev argues that the opening of polling stations would not only be illegal, but would also be counterproductive given the Moldovan authorities would be unable to guarantee a fair electoral process.