Republik Moldau

Moldova registered a notable decline in the processing of requests for information of public interest, according to the Freedom House Report 2023, “Measuring Transparency of Public Institutions in Moldova”. According to the report, public institutions scored 38 per cent compared to 45 per cent in 2022, measured on the threefold criteria of legislation, proactive transparency and access upon request.

[…] This article delves into the shifting landscape between Chisinau and Tiraspol, emphasizing the importance of confidence-building measures in this heightened situation.

Moldova’s ruling pro-European party has lost a bid for the mayorship of the country’s capital and other key cities despite victories in many areas in local elections that were overshadowed by accusations of Russia's meddling.

Moldova’s local elections were calm and efficiently managed with candidates mostly able to campaign freely, but the broad powers of the government commission for exceptional situations were used to restrict freedom of speech and association as well as the right to stand, while interference from abroad and widespread allegations of vote buying throughout the campaign were of concern, international observers said in a statement today.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has accused Russia of "buying" voters in the November 5 local elections by funneling money to pro-Moscow political parties.

Kremlin says proposed ban on 22 Russia-linked websites forms part of a plan 'to eliminate Russian-language content and mass media' in Moldova and is 'a flagrant violation' of freedom of expression.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu says steps taken by her country -- one of Europe's poorest -- to diversify its gas supplies means Russia can no longer "blackmail" Chisinau "as it used to."

Iulian Rusu's resignation comes ahead of a critical report from the European Commission on whether Moldova has met key conditions on justice reform and curbing corruption.

Ahead of local elections due in November, the communications regulator has been given new powers to block web portals based on requests from the Moldovan intelligence services.

In a resolution, MEPs vote to reaffirm their commitment to Moldova’s future EU membership and want accession talks with Chişinău to launch before the end of the year.