Modern Democratic Party of Moldova’s activity is suspended for a year
Chisinau Court of Appeal decided to limit the activity of the Modern Democratic Party of Moldova (PDMM) for a period of 12 months, at the request of the Ministry of Justice, which accuses the party of involvement in subversive actions and illegal foreign funding. The party's leader, Boris Foca, rejects the accusations, calling the decision unfounded and claims that he will appeal it to the Supreme Court of Justice.
The Chisinau Court of Appeal fully admitted the action filed by the Ministry of Justice, which requested the temporary suspension of the party's activity, based on notifications sent by the Public Services Agency and the Intelligence and Security Service (SIS). Both institutions reported possible actions that may be contrary to the law, including the use of funds from foreign sources and connections with individuals subject to international sanctions.
PDMM reaction: "We will appeal the decision"
The party's president, Boris Foca, states that the decision was based on "faulty evidence" and that the court's decision will be appealed.
"There was a misunderstanding related to the termination of the contract with the former lawyer, and the Court was informed about this. We are trying to clarify and, of course, we will appeal the decision. The evidence that underlies it is absolutely unfounded," Foca declared for Teleradio-Moldova.
He claims that the individuals targeted by the SIS in the lists that formed the basis of the complaint were identified incorrectly. “Those mentioned in that list have personally confirmed to us that they have nothing to do with the accusations and are ready to come as witnesses,” the PDMM leader added.
The Modern Democratic Party of Moldova, formerly “Pro Moldova,” previously led by Andrian Candu, was excluded from the race for the parliamentary elections on September 28, 2025. The decision of the Central Electoral Commission, on August 29, came after the Public Services Agency temporarily withdrew the party from the register of eligible formations, citing “subversive actions coordinated by persons subject to international sanctions.”
The Ministry of Justice sued the PDMM on September 22. On October 2, the formation’s activity, together with that of the “Moldova Mare” Party, was limited until a final decision was rendered on the merits of the case.
We recall that on September 26, the activity of the “Heart of Moldova” party was also limited, for a period of one year. Just three days before the parliamentary elections, the party’s representatives were excluded from the lists of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc of Socialists, Communists, Heart and Future of Moldova.
The limitation of the PDMM’s activity prevents the party from organizing public meetings, campaigns or other political activities until a final decision is made. The Ministry of Justice specifies that the measure is part of a broader effort to protect the electoral process and national security.
