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Moldova at a Crossroads
01/20212020 has sorely challenged Moldovan citizens with the ongoing pandemic pushing the society to adapt to the upcoming tendencies. The 2020 being an electoral year provided certain optimism for Moldova and its foreign partners with the newly elected president Maia Sandu who stands for the European development vector.
Moldova: New President – New Hopes
12/2020November in the Republic of Moldova was marked by the end of the presidential elections saga. A candidate from the Action and Solidarity Party, Maia Sandu came as a winner.
Moldova: on the Finishing Straight
11/2020In the Republic of Moldova, October was marked, first of all, by the expectation of the presidential elections scheduled for November 1, as well as by the official start of the pre-election race, while the rest of the news feeds faded into the background or were used for the candidates’ PR activities.
Turmoil in Moldova amid the electoral period, the pandemic and a contested governance process
10/2020While Moldovan authorities seem to convey an ‘all is going well, despite the hard times’ message across policies, public statements and official activity, the country is not particularly stable or successful when it comes to the pandemic, political and governance processes.
Is Moldova still “learning” how to be independent and democratic?
09/2020August was full of political and social events; some of them have shattered the 29th anniversary of Moldova’s independence on August 27.
Moldova: Economy Remains Fragile and Domestic Stability Volatile
08/2020As Moldovan struggle to overcome pandemic continues both in healthcare and economy, political situation heats up in the face of upcoming elections.
Year 1 or Year 0 for Moldovan Politics?
07/2020June is already becoming a symbolic month for Moldovan politics. The country witnessed its first full year since the collapse of Vladimir Plahotniuc’s regime and the withdrawal of the Democratic Party from power.
The Moldovan Political Chess Game Started
06/2020Last month the Moldovan society witnessed a series of controversial movements on behalf of the decision makers that left many open questions and debates inside the country and beyond.
Moldova: Economic Recession Seems Inevitable
05/2020In April, the main priority of the Moldovan authorities and society has been the fight against the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to limit its economic and social implications.
Moldova: Point of Return or Going Round in Circles
04/2020The political situation in Moldova resembles going round in circles.
180 degree changes or backtracking in Moldova
11/2019The 2019 local elections in the Republic of Moldova are not simply local elections. They are not about the regions, cities, or the villages of the country, or about identifying the most competent public administration. It is power and political implications that are at stake.
Tug of war in Moldova? Dynamics within and outside Moldovan leadership
10/2019Moldova’s current leadership celebrated its 100th day in power in September. This milestone is symbolic since both the parliament and the government are moving forward with their main priorities: reforming the justice sector, consolidating state institutions, resuming financial and political assistance from or cooperation with foreign partners, and delegitimizing the predecessors.
New government in Moldova: Test by compromise
09/2019The temporary coalition between the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM) and ACUM bloc is a compromise decision, the overthrow of the oligarch regime being its main result.
What political changes bring for Moldova
09/2019(Українська) Лето стало испытательным периодом для нового коалиционного правительства во главе с М. Санду. Перед новой властью стоят отнюдь непростые, многоплановые задачи, решение которых требует политической мудрости, зрелости и взвешенности подходов.
Moldova: A new round of political games
06/2019The intriguing results of parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova will most likely lead to a coalition between the Democratic party and the party of Socialists. The tactical goals of democrats will be achieved, and Moldovan politics will go back to square one.
Moldova: Stalemate — looking for the way out
05/2019The way out of the Moldovan domestic politics’ impasse, formed after the parliamentary elections, has not yet been found. The stalemate affects both the economics and the country’s foreign policy.
Moldova: Where the three fight, the fourth wins
04/2019The political situation in Moldova has been slowly getting back on track after the February elections. President Igor Dodon met with the leaders of the parliamentary parties to discuss the possibility of establishing parliamentary majority.
Major trends in Moldova’s parliamentary election
03/2019The 2019 parliamentary election in the Republic of Moldova was the first vote under the mixed system in the country’s history. Will this eliminate systemic flaws in electoral processes? Will this help the key stakeholders of Moldova’s political landscape to find compromise, or will it bring more conflict into the system of governance? Will this system ?not? create favorable conditions for turning Moldova’s foreign policy towards rapprochement with Russia?
Moldova: Elections are over, what’s next?
03/2019he most long-awaited February development in the Republic of Moldova was undoubtedly the day of parliamentary elections. Many hopes were invested, but the new parallel voting system turned out to be a disappointment. A fog of uncertainty is covering Moldovan politics and the main haunting question now is ‘what’s next’?
Moldova: Aleas jacta est!
02/2019Even though it is still winter outside, the degree of political heat in the Republic of Moldova is getting higher and higher. On January 25 Moldova saw the start of the race for parliamentary elections set for February 24, 2019
Moldova: Elections are coming
01/2019(Українська) Вместе с подготовкой к зимним праздникам в Молдове вовсю идет и подготовка к парламентским выборам, назначенным на 24 февраля. Был сформирован проевропейский и антиолигархический блок «АКУМ» («Сейчас»).
Moldova: Facing European ultimatums
12/2018Judging by November’s main developments, the parliamentary elections set to take place on February 24, 2019 in the Republic of Moldova represent a true Rubicon both to local authorities and European partners.
Moldova: Between democracy and authoritarianism
11/2018The closer it gets to Moldova’s parliamentary elections February 24, 2019, the more brutal Moldova’s policies become, and more primitive the means used to enforce them
Pro-Moldova policy instead of pro-European
10/2018Questions regarding the irreversibility of the Moldovan European path re-emerged in spite of the constant statements from the ruling coalition that Moldova will remain committed to the implementation of the provisions under the Association Agreement.
27 years of Independence or Quo Vadis Moldova?
09/2018The celebration of Moldova’s Independence Day was shaded by a series of manifestations
Decline of democracy in Moldova at a glance
08/2018The current political crisis confirms the continuous increase of the autocracy level in Moldova and suggests serious drawbacks in the initiated reforms.
Moldova: Endangered European path
08/2018The central point of the new National Defense Strategy is the neutrality status enshrined in the constitution of the Republic of Moldova
Is Moldova still on the track of democratic reforms?
07/2018During the first half of 2018, the Republic of Moldova consistently lowered its democracy level by undermining fundamental human rights and violating the rule of law.
Will Moldova meet the expectations?
12/2017On 19, November referendum on dismissing the Chisinau mayor (primar) was initiated by the Socialist party.
Evolution in Moldova security sector. Prospects for the future
11/2017The defence sector was a low priority in the political competition as it provided little political, economic and reputational incentives
Moldova: A setback on reform agenda
11/2017Appointing new minister of Defense, Eugen Sturza, triggered battles between the President and the Speaker of the Parliament
Moldova: Internal political discord and democratic process stagnation
10/2017The Moldovan military, in spite of the President’s ban, took part in the Rapid Trident exercises within the framework of the NATO Partnership for Peace program in Ukraine
Moldova on the edge of democracy
09/2017(Українська) Одним из самых важных событий на внутриполитической арене Молдовы за последние два месяца стало принятие закона о смешанной избирательной системе
Moldova: Mixed electoral saga continues
07/2017The most important development on the domestic level is the reform of the Republic of Moldova’s electoral system
Eastern Europe And South Caucasus Facing New Security Environment
06/2017The new possibilities for the cooperation with the EU, on the one hand, and the Russian influence that is always present in this part of the world, on the other hand, were the main issues of the round table
Moldova: Authorities Forcing Mixed Electoral System
06/2017The President of Moldova Igor Dodon is the only foreign head of the state who participated in the military parade in Moscow
Moldova: Internal political debates, ambivalent economic decisions and ambiguous foreign policy against background of natural disasters
05/2017The economic situation was considerably worsened by the abnormal snowfalls in April
Moldova: Meddling through the East – West divide
04/2017Debates around the changes to electoral system were the most important development in Moldova’s domestic policy.
Moldova: Stable instability is the new normal
04/2017Despite the efforts made by the government to create the impression of stability in the country, Moldova remains highly divided politically and economically weak.
Moldova Between Two Fires: The 2016 Presidential Election and the Balance of Power
03/2017Electing Dodon has called into question whether Moldova will continue its pro-Western path or it will look more towards Russia
Moldova: Dodon is moving beyond rhetoric
03/2017The first top-level meeting on the territory of Transnistria took place right before President’s trip to Moscow
Moldova: New President & Old Issues
01/2017Moldova faced loss of trust as well as reassessment of relations with foreign development partners
