Upcoming parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova draw EU scrutiny

The European Union is increasing its support for the Republic of Moldova ahead of the parliamentary elections in 2025. A delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Security and Defense, visiting Chișinău, highlighted the risks of external interference in the electoral process. Members of the European Parliament announced that European observers will monitor the elections.

Parliamentary elections could be held on September 28

Parliamentary elections could be held on September 28. A draft resolution to this effect was registered in Parliament today by the deputies of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), announces the Parliament Speaker, Igor Grosu, on his Facebook page.

Moldova cracks down on electoral corruption in 2025 race

Law enforcement agencies in Moldova are ramping up their efforts to combat electoral corruption ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections.

CEC requests dissolution of Șansă party linked to Ilan Șor

A request for the dissolution of the "Șansă" party, a political group affiliated with oligarch Ilan Șor, has been filed in court. A document to this effect was made public on March 5.

Pavel Postica discusses optimal date for parliamentary elections

The parliamentary elections can be scheduled, in accordance with the law, between mid-July and early October, according to the Vice President of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), Pavel Postica, on Rlive.

CEC rejects referendum bid to dismiss Bălți mayor Alexandr Petkov

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) rejected the registration request from an initiative group seeking to collect signatures to organize a local referendum for the dismissal of Bălți's mayor, Alexandr Petkov.

Moldova to expand absentee voting in 2025 elections

The list of countries eligible for absentee voting in the 2025 parliamentary elections will be extended. This statement was made by Pavel Postica, Vice President of the Central Election Commission (CEC), on the Zi de zi (Day-by-Day) program on Radio Moldova.

CEC proposes implementation of postal voting in 2025 parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is proposing the partial implementation of postal voting in the parliamentary elections scheduled for 2025. This proposal includes the possibility of expanding the number of countries where this voting method can be applied. The recommendation is part of a report approved on January 17, which evaluates the effectiveness of postal voting used during the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum held in the fall of the previous year.

Electricity consumption increased this week

Electricity consumption rose sharply this week, surpassing forecasted plans for two consecutive days, according to the Government Crisis Cell. The cool weather and the return of citizens to regular work are the main reasons for this increase.

Former Romanian official: “We must offer Romanians a pro-European president”

Despite the aggressive Russian hybrid actions that targeted Romania during the canceled presidential elections, the authorities are under pressure to annihilate them. Former Minister Răzvan Cotovelea said in the show IN CONTEXT that “it is mandatory” for Romania to have a solid political coalition and a pro-European and pro-NATO president, who would guarantee the continuation of this path.

Moldovan voters defied election cancellation

In Chisinau, a day after the Romanian Constitutional Court's decision to annul the presidential elections, several Moldovan citizens with Romanian citizenship arrived at polling stations to confirm the news.

Romania's presidential elections face unprecedented social media chaos

It is difficult to predict who will win the presidential elections in Romania until the second round, especially given that the electoral campaign is heavily influenced by social media through aggressive propaganda, according to Sorin Ioniță, president of Expert Forum Romania.