EU leaders' visit to Moldova reinforces European integration efforts

The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Chișinău on Independence Day has more than just symbolic value, a political expert has said.

Moldova on the path to EU accession: Leaders back integration

Moldova is a close partner that shares the same European values and is part of a project for peace. That was the message from the leaders of France, Germany and Poland, who were in Chișinău to celebrate Independence Day alongside Moldovan citizens.

European leaders pledge support for Moldova's EU future amid Russian threats

The European Union has opened its doors to Moldova, and accession talks could begin this autumn, the leaders of France, Germany, and Poland announced in Chișinău on Wednesday, August 27.

Ukraine-Russia war: Ambassador Rohovei details 'just peace' terms

Ukraine's ambassador to Moldova, Paun Rohovei, has called for a "just peace" for his country, describing Russia's war as "more brutal than World War II."

Chișinău march: Why 'Liberation' is a controversial term for Moldova's past

Moldovan politicians are using historical events for political purposes, according to experts, following a "Liberation March" organised by the "Patriotic Bloc of Socialists, Communists, Heart and Future of Moldova" electoral bloc.

Moldova and Romania strengthen ties in joint political visit

Romania will stand by Moldova 'no matter what' and support its path toward EU membership, which it calls 'a better life and the consolidation of freedoms.'

Moscow's hybrid war on Moldova's election

Moscow has been accused of waging a "hybrid war" against Moldova by stepping up its disinformation campaign ahead of the country's upcoming parliamentary elections.

Washington summit: US and European leaders prepare for Ukraine peace

On Tuesday, August 19, Moldovan President Maia Sandu praised the “monumental” efforts by US and European leaders to end the war in Ukraine and pave the way for peace.

Russian interference looms over Moldova's vote

Moldova is set to hold a crucial parliamentary election on September 28. Analysts describe the vote as a "new referendum" on the country's pro-European trajectory, which has been under increasing pressure from hybrid aggression by the Russian Federation for several years.

Moldova's independence: US, Western Allies' initial stance

The independence of the Republic of Moldova wasn't just delayed by pressure from Moscow, but also by the strategic interests of major powers.

Lavrov’s ‘USSR’ Sweater Deemed Provocative by Moldovan Presidential Security Adviser

The Kremlin continues to lament the collapse of the Soviet Union and has aspirations to “rebuild the empire,” in part by reviving Soviet symbolism, according to Stanislav Secrieru, a presidential adviser on defense and national security. His comments followed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent public appearance at the U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska, where he wore a sweater displaying the inscription “USSR.”

Five new judges sworn in to Moldova’s top court

Five new judges of Moldova’s Constitutional Court—Liuba Șova, Nicolae Roșca, Domnica Manole, Sergiu Litvinenco, and Ion Malanciuc—were sworn into office at the Parliament on Sunday, August 17.