Moldova

Moldova: Building Resilience Through Innovation and Collaboration (BRIC) project retreat, where over 30 project partners came together for two days of collaboration, learning and inspiration. June 2025. © BRIC/IWPR

Moldova: Defeating “Evil Trolls” Online

Young Moldovan influencers are using satire and storytelling to fight fake news online.

29 Aug 25

BRIC project retreat, June 2025. © BRIC/IWPR

Moldova’s Fake News Fightback

Moldovans join forces against foreign information manipulation threatening the country's democratic path.

18 Jul 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

Stills form a vox-pop by Platform for Security and Defense Initiatives, Moldova - an IWPR partner.

Women, Peace and Security in Moldova

Women in Moldova ensure their voices are heard in the country's peace and security decisions.

9 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

Speakers at the IWPR Conference: Building Moldova’s Resilience.

Defending Moldova's Democracy

Moldovans build regional partnerships to counter information interference threatening their democracy.

4 Apr 25

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Holding Moldova's Judiciary to Account

Investigative journalists and civil society demand accountability from Moldova's justice system.

7 Feb 25

A large demonstration held on October 28 in front of Georgia's parliament where four opposition parties called for a repeat election, accusing Georgian Dream of election fraud. © IWPR

Election Psyops and the Assault on Democracy

Moldova and Georgia's elections reveal citizens' choices amid malign influence operations.

15 Nov 24

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

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