EU sanctions six for destabilizing Moldova

The European Council imposed sanctions on Monday, June 15, against six individuals accused of undermining Moldova’s democratic processes. The restrictive measures target efforts to destabilize the country through Russian-funded influence operations and systematic vote-buying ahead of the September 2025 parliamentary elections.

PACE rapporteurs visit Moldova to assess reform progress

Co-rapporteurs from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica and Antonio Gutiérrez Limones, are on a fact-finding mission to Moldova from June 14 to 17. The visit focuses on evaluating recent political developments and ongoing state reforms.

Igor Grosu re-elected PAS president: “A great responsibility”

Igor Grosu was re-elected president of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) at the party's fourth Congress. The event took place on Sunday, June 14, where vice-presidents, the secretary general, and members of the National Permanent Bureau were also elected.

Ilie Bolojan visits Chisinau to attend PAS Congress

Ilie Bolojan, Romania's interim Prime Minister and president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), will participate in the Congress of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) on June 14, according to Romanian media reports.

Honorary Consulate opens in Denmark

The Republic of Moldova has opened an Honorary Consulate in the city of Roskilde, Denmark. The consular district, inaugurated on June 11, will serve the Zealand region and will be headed by Honorary Consul Lasse Schmidt.

Moldova redefines anti-corruption roles amid civil society warnings

Moldova's Parliament approved comprehensive amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code on Thursday, June 11. The new legislation clearly delineates the jurisdictions of investigative bodies to eliminate operational overlaps.

Historic shift: Majority in Transnistria favor Moldovan reintegration

A recent public opinion poll reveals a significant geopolitical shift in Moldova, with 53% of residents in the breakaway region of Transnistria supporting reintegration with the central government in Chisinau.

New Moldovan bill allows municipalities to seize and sell junk cars

Moldovan lawmakers from the National Alternative Movement party have registered a new legislative initiative aimed at clearing long-abandoned vehicles from public spaces. The bill grants local municipalities the legal authority to tow, confiscate, and subsequently sell or scrap cars left deserted on public property.

CMC member steps down to protect party’s reputation

Councilor Sergiu Crețu has resigned from his local election mandate in Chișinău. This decision was confirmed by both Crețu and Zinaida Popa, the president of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), which he was a member of. His resignation follows his exclusion from PAS, which was attributed to "incompatibility with the party's values."

Government pushes new media law, opposition raises concerns

The Parliament is set to approve a new law that will regulate the media sector. This initiative was reviewed on Wednesday, June 10, by the Committee on European Integration. However, the opposition has raised concerns about two specific provisions: the registration of media service providers and the liability for published content.

Foreign Policy Committee approves new ambassadors

The Foreign Policy Committee of Parliament has approved the appointments of Inga Ionesii and Sergiu Gurduza as ambassadors of the Republic of Moldova to India and Portugal.

Moldova and Hungary will hold interministerial political consultations

Moldova and Hungary will soon hold interministerial political consultations and convene the Moldovan-Hungarian Joint Intergovernmental Commission for economic cooperation. The agreement was reached during a phone call between Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi and Hungary’s new Foreign Minister Anita Orbán.