Alegeri parlamentare în Republica Moldova – Key Points
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Date: September 28, 2025
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Parliament: 101 seats, 51 needed for a majority
Main Parties / Blocs
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PAS (Party of Action and Solidarity) – led by Igor Grosu, pro-European, governing party
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BEP (Bloc of European People) – led by Igor Dodon, left-wing, pro-Russian
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BA – Alternative Bloc – coalition of Ion Ceban, Ion Chicu, Mark Tkaciuk; nominally pro-European but with strong Russian influence
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Our Party (PN) – led by Renato Usatîi, “Moldovenist”/centrist
What’s at Stake
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The strategic direction of Moldova’s future:
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Pro-EU path (integration, reforms, alignment with the West)
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Closer ties with Russia
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President Maia Sandu called these “the most important elections in Moldova’s history.”
Background
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PAS won big in 2021 parliamentary elections.
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Sandu re-elected in 2024 presidential election (55.3%).
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A referendum on EU membership passed in 2024 with 50.4%.
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PAS popularity has since declined due to inflation, energy crisis, and reform fatigue.
Campaign Atmosphere
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Several parties excluded or legally challenged.
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Corruption scandals (e.g., the “kuliok” case with Igor Dodon, extradition of oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc just before election day).
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Foreign influence: Russia accused of
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Illegal financing of parties (millions in cash smuggled into Moldova)
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Disinformation campaigns online
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Buying votes abroad (especially in Russia)
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Plans for post-election destabilization
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Polls & Prospects
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PAS vs. BEP are the main contenders.
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BA and Our Party (PN) could become kingmakers in coalition talks.