Moldova

A woman casts her vote inside a polling station on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

How Moldova Defied Russia

The vote was a litmus test of state’s capacity to withstand intense and hybrid pressure.

3 Oct 25

Moldovan president Maia Sandu talks to the media outside a polling station after casting her vote on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Moscow’s Vital, Necessary Defeat

Moldova – a small, poor country that holds outsized strategic weight - chose decisively to reject Russian influence.

3 Oct 25

A woman celebrates after casting her vote inside a polling station on September 28, 2025 in Chisinau, Moldova. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Moldova Chooses European Path

Despite concerted Russian influence operations, vote indicates “clear direction” toward EU integration.

29 Sep 25

An interview given by President Maia Sandu caught Moscow’s attention after she accused the Kremlin of trying to influence the Moldovan diaspora ahead of the September 28 elections. © Sean Gallup/Getty Images

Elections Under Siege: Moldova’s Battle for Truth

Democracy under threat amid a dangerous escalation in the information war.

24 Sep 25

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan greets supporters after the first exit poll results on the day of the presidential election on May 18, 2025 in Bucharest, Romania. © Andrei Pungovschi/Getty Images

Romania’s Election Implications

Success of pro-European candidate could help stabilise the “fragile political landscape” in neighbouring Moldova.

23 May 25

Parliament building in Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state within Moldova. Journalists in the autonomous region of Gaugazia and the breakaway territory of Transnistria face particular impediments to their work. © Alexander Udodov

Mounting Pressure on Moldova’s Independent Press

Experts warn that existing legislation is failing to protect media.

2 May 25

President of Moldova Maia Sandu. © Carl Court/Getty Images

What Next for Moldova?

Country’s European trajectory may depend on healing internal discord and ensuring public trust in the electoral process.

8 Nov 24

Two women vote during the presidential elections and a referendum on joining the European Union, at a polling station in the village Hirbovat, Moldova on October 20, 2024. © Daniel Mihailescu/AFP/Getty Images

Moldova: Split Referendum Signals Uncertain Path to EU

No consensus emerges as to whether Europe offers the promising future its supporters envision.

23 Oct 24

Moldova is enduring a disinformation and propaganda campaign from Russia.

Moldova: How Social Networks Amplify Anti-EU Narratives

An organised campaign of pro-Russian propaganda interests could have a major outcome on landmark referendum.

15 Oct 24

A European Union inspired mural in Chisinau, Moldova.

Moldova’s High Stakes Elections

Pivotal votes will decide whether the country continues on the path of European integration - or chooses closer relations with Russia.

14 Oct 24

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