Digital frontier and external interference challenge Moldova democratic integrity

The Republic of Moldova has significantly modernized its electoral processes, yet remains vulnerable to external interference, disinformation, and cyberattacks. These conclusions emerged during a high-level debate on the national broadcaster Moldova 1, featuring representatives from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), civil society, and political leaders.

Cristești residents may vote to dismiss the mayor after the CEC registered the initiative group

Residents of Cristești village in the Nisporeni district may be called to vote on a referendum. On February 18, the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved the registration of the initiative group that is supporting the referendum.

Car and cash seized as Moldova convict receives suspended sentence in ‘Șansa’ Party case

A Chisinau court has handed a four-year suspended sentence to a man involved in the illegal financing of political parties linked to the fugitive oligarch Ilan Shor. The ruling, issued on January 29, follows a plea bargain between the defendant and anti-corruption prosecutors.

Electoral fraud crackdown: Moldova moves to ban pro-Shor parties

Moldova’s Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has formally petitioned the Ministry of Justice to initiate the dissolution of the Socialist Party of Moldova and the Force of Alternative and Salvation of Moldova.

Chisinau leads voter density as Moldova updates national electoral rolls

The total number of citizens registered in Moldova’s State Register of Voters reached 3,299,794 at the beginning of January 2026.

CEC proposes permanent postal voting to bridge gap with diaspora

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Moldova has officially proposed the introduction of a dedicated "Mail-in Voting" chapter within the nation's Electoral Code.

Nearly half of Moldova’s electoral budget earmarked for party subsidies

Moldova will allocate over 66 million lei (approx. $3.7 million) to fund political parties next year. This figure accounts for nearly half of the Central Electoral Commission’s (CEC) total estimated budget of 151 million lei for 2026.

Mașcăuți and Sărătenii Vechi villages will hold local elections on May 17

Voters in Mașcăuți, Criuleni district, and Sărătenii Vechi, Telenești district, will go to the polls on May 17 next spring to elect their mayors. The Central Electoral Commission made the decision at its meeting on December 16.

Online abuse is a top barrier for women in Moldova politics

Violence against women in politics (VAWP) continues to pose a critical threat to democracy in the Republic of Moldova.

Electoral corruption files overwhelm Moldova courts and threaten democracy

Files concerning electoral corruption are overwhelming the Moldovan courts portal. Most of the cases are being handled by magistrates in Northern Moldova.

Parties that gained more mayors after the November 16 local elections

On Sunday, November 16, residents of six villages and towns held elections for their mayors, and some also elected local councils. Two villages will be led by mayors from the Party of Socialists (PSRM), while two other localities will have independent mayors. One village will elect a mayor from the League of Cities and Communes (LOC), and another village will be led by a mayor from the Party for the Development and Consolidation of Moldova (PDCM).

Over 22,000 voter turnout expected at 21 polling stations

On Sunday, November 16, eligible voters from six localities across the country have a pivotal opportunity to elect their mayors in the New Local Elections in Moldova.