Moldova
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Joint Control Commission
(Other)
Since: 07/92
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OSCE Mission to Moldova
(OSCE Long-Term Missions)
Since: 02/93
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EU BAM Moldova and Ukraine
European Union Border Assistance Mission to Moldova and Ukraine (EU)
Since: 11/05
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OSCE welcomes new steps in Transdniester talks (18.04.2012)
(Source:RFE/RL)
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has welcomed the outcome of the latest round of negotiations between Moldova and its breakaway Transdniester region. The talks in Vienna ended on April 18 with an agreement on principles and procedures for future negotiations.
Moldova elects president after 917-day deadlock (19.03.2012)
(Source:EurActiv)
Moldova's parliament elected a veteran judge who vowed to tackle rampant corruption as the country's new president on Friday (16 March), ending a three-year hiatus that had delayed reform in the impoverished, ex-Soviet republic.
Moldovan parliament sets presidential election for March 16 (07.03.2012)
(Source:RFE/RL)
The Moldovan parliament has set a presidential election for March 16. The country has had acting presidents for the past 900 days, as parliament has failed to agree on a candidate amid prolonged disagreements between political factions.
Moldova again demands changes in format of peacekeeping mission (04.01.2012)
(Source:RFE/RL)
Moldova's government is again demanding that Russia agree to transform its peacekeeping mission in the breakaway Moldovan region of Transdniester into a civil one with an international mandate.
Transdniester talks resume after five years (30.11.2011)
(Source:RFE/RL)
The first formal talks since 2006 on Moldova's two-decade conflict with its breakaway region of Transdniester have opened in Lithuania's capital, Vilnius. … The meeting involves the "5+2" grouping -- Moldova, Transdniester, Russia, Ukraine, and the OSCE, plus the European Union and United States as observers.
Moldova likely to postpone presidential election (15.11.2011)
(Source:RFE/RL)
Moldova is likely to postpone the election by parliament of a new president after no candidates registered for the vote, RFE/RL's Moldovan Service reports. The deadline for registration was November 14, and the vote was scheduled for Friday (November 18). … The election was meant to end a deadlock which has kept Moldova without a full-time president for more than two years.
Moldova: UN human rights expert calls for more fostering of religious diversity (09.09.2011)
(Source:UN News)
Moldova’s Government leaders should demonstrate robust leadership to encourage religious diversity and ensure that the country’s minority groups are not marginalized, a United Nations human rights expert warned today.
New Moldovan government in sight (04.01.2011)
(Source:Southeast European Times)
A new year brings a new government to Moldova, as the country's pro-European parties strike a deal to revive their alliance.
Vote results in Moldova indicate continued political deadlock (01.12.2010)
(Source:ISN Security Watch)
For the third time in two years, Moldovan voters have failed to give a clear signal as to how they view the country’s political future.
Moldovan parliament dissolved, early elections set (28.09.2010)
(Source:RFE/RL)
Moldova's acting president, Mihai Ghimpu, has dissolved parliament and set early parliamentary elections for November 28.
Turnout dooms Moldovan presidential reform (06.09.2010)
(Source:RFE/RL)
Low voter turnout in a referendum in Moldova on direct presidential elections appears likely to kill the initiative. A "yes" vote would have led to the reintroduction of a popular vote for president to replace the current system, wherein the head of state is selected through a vote in parliament.
Moldova welcomes Russian-German initiative on Transdniester (07.06.2010)
(Source:RFE/RL)
After bilateral talks on June 5 outside Berlin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a statement proposing the creation of a new EU-Russia security forum, which would take on Transdniester as the first trouble spot on its agenda.
EU plans to scrap South Caucasus, Moldova envoys (31.05.2010)
(Source:RFE/RL)
In a signal of waning interest in its eastern neighborhood, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Cathering Ashton, has reportedly proposed abolishing the posts of EU special representatives for the South Caucasus and Moldova.
Moldova asks Russia to withdraw troops from Transdniester (18.05.2010)
(Source:RFE/RL)
The Moldovan government today asked the Russian Federation to help resolve the Transdniester conflict by withdrawing its troops and ammunition from the breakaway region, RFE/RL's Moldovan Service reports.
Presidential polls fixed for November 10 (04.11.2009)
(Source:Panorama.am)
Moldova's parliament on Tuesday set November 10 as the date for its vote to elect the country's new president, RIA Novosti reported.
Rebel Moldovan region seeks more Russian peacekeepers (28.10.2009)
(Source:Reuters AlertNet)
Transdniestria, a strip of land that fought a brief war to break away from Moldova nearly 20 years ago, wants Russia to boost its peacekeeping troops after pro-Western parties formed a government in the ex-Soviet state.
Moldovan president says he's handing over power with 'heavy heart' (11.09.2009)
(Source:RFE, RL / International)
Moldova's long-serving Communist president, Vladimir Voronin, has said in a statement that he is leaving office and handing over power to pro-Western opponents. … Four Western-leaning parties beat ruling Communists in snap parliamentary polls in July and now have the right to form a government.
Moldova enters post-Voronin era (07.09.2009)
(Source:ISN Security Watch / Switzerland)
The murky world of Moldovan politics has become murkier still with acting President Vladimir Voronin's announcement that he will resign that post if his Communist Party officially goes into the opposition, as it is almost certain to do. … Analysts say the atmosphere of confrontation in Moldova is intensifying and the Communist strategy will likely force the country’s third legislative election since April.
Moldova’s high court confirms election results (14.08.2009)
(Source:RFE/RL / International)
Moldova's constitutional court has confirmed the results of last month's parliamentary election, which gave pro-Western parties the upper hand over the incumbent Communist Party in Europe's poorest nation. Four opposition parties have formed a coalition on a platform of moving closer to the European Union and have 53 seats in parliament -- enough to form a government but too few to vote through their choice of president.
An opportune time for Moldova (14.08.2009)
(Source:ISN / Switzerland)
Opposition leaders announced on 8 August that they had formed a coalition named “The Alliance for European Integration,” with the aim of pushing market and democratic reforms and bringing the country closer to Europe. The agreement followed early elections that took place on 29 July, less than four months after the last vote, which resulted in a Communist victory, widespread charges of electoral manipulation, and violent demonstrations that saw dozens of young protestors arrested.
EU says smuggling less of a problem in Transdniester (08.08.2009)
(Source:RFE, RL / International)
The chief of an EU monitoring mission on Moldova's porous border with Ukraine says smugglers are increasingly reluctant to trade in weapons and ammunition and starting to traffic less dangerous goods including poultry, RFE/RL's Moldovan Service reports.
A chance for reconciliation and progress in Moldova (03.08.2009)
(Source:RFE, RL / International)
The July 29 Moldovan elections have produced a parliament where no single party will have a majority, much less the 61-seat supermajority necessary to elect a new president. Agreements must now be negotiated to choose a president, form a government, and establish a legislative program for the new parliament…. One can still hope, nonetheless, that the parties involved - which must include the Communists, in view of their 45 percent plurality - can overcome their animosities and approach these negotiations in a spirit of reconciliation.
Moldova Communists lose majority (30.07.2009)
(Source:BBC / UK)
Moldova's governing Communist Party appears to have lost its majority in parliament, according to preliminary results from Wednesday's election. With 97% of ballots counted, the four main opposition parties have 50.7% compared with 45.1% for the Communists.
OSCE highlights electoral problems remaining in Moldova (20.07.2009)
(Source:Moldova Azi / Moldova)
The OSCE Special-Coordinator for the July 29 parliamentary elections in Moldova, Petros Efthymiou (Greece), concluded a three-day pre-visit to Moldova last week, in preparation for the international observation mission for the elections. … The International Election Observation Mission for the July 29 elections will consist of the long-term observers from OSCE ODIHR plus parliamentarians from the OSCE, Council of Europe and the European Parliament and several hundred short-term observers.
EU envoy urges Moldova to reform its justice system (16.06.2009)
(Source:RFE, RL / International)
The European Union's special representative in Moldova says that the current political crisis in the country shows Moldova's need to press ahead "as seriously as possible" to reform its judiciary so that people can trust the court system.
Le président sortant annonce la dissolution du Parlement (15.06.2009)
(Source:Le Monde / France)
Le président moldave sortant, Vladimir Voronine, a prononcé lundi 15 juin la dissolution du Parlement et fixé au 29 juillet des législatives anticipées, les députés de l'ex-république soviétique ayant échoué, pour la deuxième fois, à élire un nouveau chef de l'Etat.
Moldova crisis is an opportunity for the EU (10.06.2009)
(Source:RFE/RL / International)
Events in Moldova have provided the European Union’s fledgling Eastern Partnership an early and excellent opportunity to prove its relevance and responsiveness to the six participants. … The Eastern Partnership (EP) is to be based on “mutual commitments to the rule of law, good governance, respect for human rights, respect for and protection of minorities, and the principles of the market economy and sustainable development.” It is designed more broadly to “promote democracy” and allocates significant funding for assistance to the Eastern neighbors -- Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan -- reaching about 785 million euros in 2013.
New poll in prospect for Moldova (03.06.2009)
(Source:BBC / UK)
Moldova faces a new general election after the parliament failed to elect a president for the second time. Opposition parties again boycotted the vote, leaving the ruling Communists one vote short of electing their candidate, Prime Minister Zinaida Greceanii. … Under Moldova's constitution, the second election failure means parliament must be dissolved and new elections called, although there is flexibility in the timing.
Moldova set for presidential vote (28.05.2009)
(Source:BBC / UK)
The parliament of Moldova is set to vote in a second and final round of the presidential election. Last week, the governing Communist Party was one vote short of electing its candidate, Zinaida Greceanii, amid an opposition boycott. If it fails again this time, the opposition will get its demand - a re-run of last month's parliamentary election that the Communists won.
Moldova in presidential deadlock (20.05.2009)
(Source:BBC / UK)
Moldova's parliament has failed to elect a new president - increasing the possibility the country will have to hold a new general election. The last election sparked violent scenes as protesters claimed the Communist Party victory was fraudulent. The Communists needed 61 votes in the 101-seat parliament to elect their candidate Zinaida Greceanii - but only mustered 60 amid an opposition boycott.