Moldova

Prime-minister Ion Chicu at a press briefing without a press. (Photo: gov.md )

Moldovan Media Angry Over Covid-19 Restrictions

Fears that state is using emergency to limit press freedom.

3 May 20

The Moldovan President Igor Dodon (centre) during a briefing on Coronavirus pandemic with the Prime Minister Ion Chicu and the speaker of the Parliament Zinaida Greceanii, March 16, 2020. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

Moldovan Government Stumbles Over COVID-19 Response

Local elections go ahead despite emergency.

27 Mar 20

A protest in Chisinau in the name of abducted Turkish professors asking for their release. (Photo courtesy of Amnesty International Moldova)

Moldova's Human Rights Deficit

ECHR ruling highlights wider failings in system.

11 Mar 20

The first meeting of the cabinet with Ion Chicu (L) was conducted by the president Igor Dodon (C), on November 15, 2019. (Photo: Moldovan Presidency)

West Doubts Moldova's Commitment to Reform

Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.

31 Jan 20

Alexander Stoianoglo, a former member of parliament and now an expert at Crisis Management Initiative. (Photo: IWPR/Piligrim Demo)

Moldova: More Inclusive Governance Needed

Constructive engagement between the centre and the regions vital for inclusivity.

16 Dec 19

Recently appointed deputy prime minister for reintegration, Vasile Șova. (Photo: gov.md)

What Future For Transnistria Talks?

Chisinau’s new coalition government makes fresh attempt to get negotiations back on track.

17 Oct 19

June 2018, Chisinau, Moldova, demonstrators protest the unfair annulment of the results of the mayoral elections in front of the Supreme Court of Justice. (Photo: IWPR Moldova)

Slow Progress on Moldova's Justice Reforms

Coalition government struggles to prove it is depoliticising appointments.

28 Aug 19

Ghia Nodia, a professor of political science in Georgia's Ilia State University. (Photo courtesy of G. Nodia)

How To Fight Plutocracy

Even in developing democracies, political institutions remain vulnerable to capture by the super-rich.

26 Jul 19

Mihail Sirkeli, editor in chief of online publication Nokta, based in Gagauzia, Moldova. (Photo courtesy of Mihail Sirkeli)

How Geopolitics Traps Moldova's Minorities

Better representation could have far-reaching effects for the whole country.

25 Apr 19

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