ELECTIONS 2025 | LIVE: CEC validates elections; expert sees pro-European majority in new Parliament

Moldova goes to the polls on Sunday, 28 September, to elect its new Parliament. The vote is widely regarded as a crucial test for the country's future direction, with a choice between closer ties with the European Union (EU) and Russia.

Russia sends suspicious messages on Moldova’s silence day, aiming to sway voters

On the "Day of Silence," when electoral campaigning is prohibited by law, Moldovan citizens receive messages on Viber from numbers originating in the Russian Federation. These messages, which say, "Don't let the power steal your vote," are part of a strategy designed to instil fear and influence the electorate, according to Watchdog analyst Valeriu Pașa, as reported by Moldova 1.

'Youth are now actors of change,' say Bassarabian students in Iași

On the eve of the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, Bassarabian students from Iași gathered in the Great Hall of the City Hall to discuss the role of young people in the electoral process and the significance of every vote. The conference included not only students but also representatives from local authorities and universities, delivering a clear message: young people are no longer just spectators; they are now active participants in driving change.

Hâncești priest caught distributing defamatory newspapers on “day of silence”

Election-related incident documented by police on the “day of silence”: a priest in Hâncești came under investigation after allegedly distributing clandestine newspapers with defamatory electoral messages to parishioners.

Over 3,400 national and international observers will monitor Moldova’s parliamentary elections

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that Sunday’s parliamentary elections will be monitored by a total of 3,423 observers. Of these, 2,496 national observers represent eight civil society organizations in the country. Most observers were accredited at the request of the Promo-LEX Association and the Union of Jurists of Moldova, reads a press release of the electoral authority.

Arcadie Suceveanu: “The future depends on each person’s vote”

“Elections put the country’s future in the hands of voters,” says poet Arcadie Suceveanu ahead of the parliamentary vote, emphasizing Sunday’s high stakes for everyone.

Electronic voter lists used in 30 polling stations across the country and abroad

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has decided that 30 polling stations, both in the country and abroad, will use both paper and electronic voter lists, to streamline the voting process.

CEC on the “day of silence”: Election campaigning is prohibited before and on election day

The parliamentary election campaign has ended. Saturday, September 27, is the “day of silence,” during which campaigning is prohibited, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) informs.

PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025 | Nearly 3.3 million voters expected to elect 101 deputies

On September 28, 2025, citizens of the Republic of Moldova are called to the polls to elect a new Parliament. Analysts say Sunday’s vote carries high stakes: it will determine the country’s direction over the next four years—whether Moldova will continue its European path, on the verge of opening EU accession negotiations, or return to Russia’s sphere of influence.

ELECTIONS 2025 // Government urges: 'Every vote shapes a free, dignified, prosperous future'

Deputy prime ministers, ministers, and other officials from the new government, who are not on the electoral lists, sent mobilization messages on Friday, September 26, in preparation for the parliamentary elections on Sunday. They urged voters to participate in the polls and support Moldova's continued path towards Europe.

ELECTIONS 2025 // September 26 marks end of campaigning before parliamentary elections

Friday, September 26, marks the final day of campaigning before the parliamentary elections on Sunday. Therefore, today is the last day when campaigning activities are permitted, warns the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

IGP Chief Cernăuțeanu: 'Police will act firmly to safeguard the vote'

The General Inspectorate of Police announced enhanced security measures for the parliamentary election day scheduled for September 28. The head of the institution, Viorel Cernăuțeanu, emphasized that the primary objective of the police is to safeguard democracy and ensure the safety of citizens. This decision comes in response to heightened risks including voter corruption, widespread disinformation campaigns, and attempts to disrupt public order.