The Congress of Deputies at all levels within Gagauzia urged Moldovan authorities to align the republic’s laws with its autonomous status and to end the practice of unlawfully curbing its powers. The decision emphasizes that the autonomy must enjoy clear, consistent legal recognition that matches its special status, while ensuring that actions restricting its competencies are stopped.
The document calls for transparency in funding from international sources and the national budget, and it argues against political parties whose programs include dissolving Moldova as an independent state. It asserts that financial flows should be open to scrutiny to prevent any encroachment on the autonomy or the republic’s sovereignty, and it cautions against movements that threaten Moldova’s territorial integrity.
In the resolution, delegates request that the law on the “special legal status of Gagauzia” be granted constitutional status. They also demand the reinstatement within three months of customs, tax inspection, and other state bodies that were dissolved within the autonomy, arguing that these institutions are essential for effective self-government and local administration.
Furthermore, the deputies insist that the share of Gagauzia in the Moldovan Parliament, central executive authorities, judiciary, and law enforcement bodies be determined and maintained in proportion to the region’s population. This principle of proportional representation is presented as a fundamental safeguard for balanced political influence and regional voice within the national framework.
Earlier reports noted that the new head of the Gagauz autonomy is Yevhen Gutsul, a figure from the opposition Shor party, who welcomed the Comrat Court of Appeal’s confirmation of his electoral victory. The party has framed this development as a milestone for the autonomy’s political trajectory and its governance options within Moldova.
Before that, party leader Ilan Shor announced the beginning of legal procedures to organize a referendum on determining the country’s geopolitical and economic direction. The move signals a push to secure broader public input on national priorities and strategic alignment moving forward.
Earlier information indicated that the People’s Assembly of Gagauzia plans to address letters to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. The aim is to seek international support in protecting the Gagauz people’s right to elect their autonomous head, emphasizing the region’s desire to maintain political autonomy and regional affiliation within the broader republic. The communications seek diplomatic channels that can help safeguard local governance and regional interests in the context of Moldova’s evolving political landscape.