Igor Munteanu steps down from CUB leadership three years after he founded the party

After three years, Igor Munteanu steps down from the leadership of the Coalition for Unity and Welfare (CUB) in the Republic of Moldova to return to some academic projects that he says he has neglected lately. Victor Tarna will serve as interim president.

Cyprus voices support for EU Enlargement. Sandu: “Joining the EU is Moldova’s national project”

Cyprus, which will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on January 1, 2026, supports "a credible and ambitious enlargement agenda for the European Union." This agenda aims to show that the European promise remains alive for the states that strive toward it. This statement was made by President Maia Sandu during her meeting with her counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, in Nicosia on December 12.

Moldova drops three CIS agreements after final parliamentary vote

On December 12, Parliament finalized the repeal of several agreements signed by the Republic of Moldova within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). These agreements included the visa-free travel arrangement for CIS citizens, the agreement on indirect taxes for exports and imports among member states, and the document concerning payments between economic organizations in those countries.

Defense Minister: EU-supported radar system will be operational by mid-2026

The Republic of Moldova is working to acquire a second modern radar system to improve airspace monitoring. Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi announced that this radar will be funded by European resources and is expected to be operational in the first half of next year.

Abu Dhabi Forum: Deputy PM Popșoi meets world leaders to address major global challenges

The Republic of Moldova will be represented at the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi. This event gathers ministers, top officials, and leaders from global institutions to discuss current issues.

PSRM proposes twice-yearly indexed pensions and national birth support program

The deputies of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), currently in opposition, are proposing a large package of budgetary support. This package includes increased salaries, pensions, scholarships, additional support programs, and special allowances. However, they have not provided any cost estimates or outlined models for implementation.

Maia Sandu will visit Cyprus, the next EU Council president

The President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, is scheduled to make an official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on December 12. Cyprus will assume the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2026.

Moldovan farmers protest mounting debt, facing mass foreclosures

Deputies from Moldova's main opposition, the Socialists' Party, are pressuring the government to revise the 2026 State Budget Law. They propose an emergency increase of 1.4 billion Moldovan Lei (MDL) to the national fund for rural development and agriculture.

Neutral Moldova deepens non-military cooperation with NATO for cyber defense

The Republic of Moldova's partnership with NATO will continue through the new 2025–2028 Partnership Program.

PAS government accuses Ceban of aiding Russian disinformation

The Moldova hybrid warfare threat, constantly invoked by the pro-EU ruling party Action and Solidarity (PAS) as the country’s main security challenge, now faces a strong challenge from Chișinău Mayor Ion Ceban.

Dorin Recean receives Ukrainian decoration for backing territorial integrity

Dorin Recean, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, was awarded the Order of "Prince Yaroslav the Wise", by the authorities in Kyiv. The formal ceremony took place on December 8 at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova.

CSIS expert: Russia’s grip weakens as regional economies turn toward the EU

The Republic of Moldova is facing a historic opportunity to make real progress in the reintegration of the Transnistrian region, as Russia gradually loses its economic and political influence over the area. This was stated by Leah Kieff, an American expert and senior associate at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), during a conference at the Hudson Institute in Washington. According to her, the changes observed in recent months have created an unprecedented strategic framework that Chisinau and its Western partners should quickly and responsibly take advantage of.