PACE autumn session agenda: Moldova elections and new co-rapporteur

The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova and the appointment of the second co-rapporteur for our country are key topics to be discussed during the autumn session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE). This meeting will take place from September 29 to October 3 in Strasbourg, France.

How Moldova’s new government will be formed after the September election

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) is verifying and centralising results following the recent parliamentary elections before submitting documents to the Constitutional Court for validation.

Activist Marat Ghelman: 'Moldova is European; there is no other choice'

Marat Ghelman, a prominent gallerist, journalist, and social activist, states, "The Republic of Moldova is a European country." He believes that today's election is not merely "a choice between Europe and Russia, but rather between the past and the future." Ghelman was born and educated in Chisinau, later working in Russia. After the annexation of Crimea in 2014, he moved to Montenegro.

Nicușor Dan: A decisive, historic day for Moldova

President Nicușor Dan sent a message to Moldovan citizens in Romania on Sunday, urging them to participate in the parliamentary elections on September 28. He described these elections as "decisive" and "historic" for the country's future, according to HotNews.

Moldova signs international declaration for the protection of humanitarian personnel

Moldova has joined the declaration on protecting humanitarian personnel, reaffirming its commitment to international law and safe humanitarian work. The document was signed in New York by the country’s permanent UN representative, Gheorghe Leucă.

Former President Nicolae Timofti calls for unity and responsibility ahead of parliamentary elections

Former Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti delivered a public message ahead of the September 28 parliamentary elections, urging citizens to support the country’s European path – “the only path that can ensure Moldova’s peace, development, and prosperity.”

Kremlin on Maia Sandu’s warning: “Russia has experience occupying foreign territories”

Moldovan authorities firmly reject the latest claims by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) that the EU and NATO are preparing to “occupy Moldova.” Government spokesperson Daniel Vodă called the statements “crude falsehoods and a hysterical reaction” from the Kremlin, aimed at fuelling fear and undermining citizens’ trust in the country’s European path.

Maia Sandu: “Independence and European future are in danger”

The future of the Republic of Moldova in Europe is "in danger." If Russia gains control over our country after the elections, "the consequences will be direct and dangerous" for both Moldovan citizens and the entire region. This warning was issued by President Maia Sandu on Monday, September 22, just days before the parliamentary elections.

Ukraine sanctions Moldovan politicians over pro-Russia links

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 11 politicians and activists in Moldova, its official presidency website says.

EU support for Moldova tied to reforms, Commissioner says

European Union support for Moldova is contingent on reforms and the direction of the country's new parliament, to be formed after elections on 28 September.

Moldova takes over the Presidency of the Council of Europe: "Direct impact on reforms and the path to the EU"

The Republic of Moldova is set to assume the Presidency of the Committee of Foreign Ministers of the Council of Europe (CoE) beginning in November 2025. Falk Lange, the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Chisinau, believes that the Republic of Moldova will successfully accomplish the objectives it has outlined to achieve by May 2026.

Urgent UN appeal for Vadim Pogorletchi’s release from illegal detention in Tiraspol

The Promo-LEX Association submitted an urgent appeal to three United Nations (UN) special rapporteurs, highlighting the critical situation of Vadim Pogorletchi, a journalist and human rights defender who has been illegally detained in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova since August 2022.