The European Social Democratic Party is a centre-left,populist social-democratic political party in Moldova. Established in 1997,the party holds pro-European views,and is an associate member of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and a full member of the Socialist International. According to its statute,the PSDE pleads that Moldova is an independent,sovereign,and democratic state,based on law,and integrated in the united family of European democracies. Reflecting former leader Marian Lupu's views,but also the strong influence of the Moldovan Orthodox Church,the party is more conservative on social issues,such as LGBT rights.
The parliament of the Republic of Moldova is the supreme representative body of the Republic of Moldova,the only state legislative authority,being a unicameral structure composed of 101 elected MPs on lists,for a period or legislature of four years. The parliament of Moldova is elected by universal vote,equal directly,secret and freely expressed. The president of the parliament of the Republic of Moldova is elected by the Parliament,with a minimum of 52 votes.
The unification of Moldova and Romania is a popular concept and hypothetical unification in the two countries that began during the Revolutions of 1989. The Romanian Revolution in 1989 and the independence of Moldova in 1991 further contributed to the development of a movement for the unification of the two Romanian-speaking countries. The question of reunification is recurrent in the public sphere of the two countries,often as a speculation,both as a goal and a danger. Though historically Romanian support for unification was high,a March 2022 survey following the Russian invasion of Ukraine indicated that only 11% of Romania's population supports an immediate union,while over 42% think it is not the right moment.
Dorin Chirtoacă is a Moldovan politician who served as Mayor of Chișinău from 2007 to 2018. He has been leader of Liberal Party (PL) since 2018.
Vladimir Filat,commonly referred to as Vlad Filat,is a Moldovan businessman and politician,founder of Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova. He was Prime Minister of Moldova from 25 September 2009 to 25 April 2013. He also was appointed as the interim president of Moldova for a brief period of time in 2010. Following his conviction on charges of accepting bribes,Filat was released from jail in December 2019,6 years earlier than his initial sentence.
The Alliance for European Integration was a centre-right,anti-communist coalition that governed Moldova from the July 2009 election until it lost to a no confidence vote in the Parliament on February 13,2013. It was succeeded by the anti-communist Pro-European Coalition.
Parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on 28 November 2010 after parliamentary vote failed to elect a President for the second time in late 2009.
Ion Butmalai was a Moldovan politician and a deputy in the Parliament of Moldova from 2009 to 2014,member of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova.
Aurel Băieşu is a Moldovan jurist and politician,former deputy to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and deputy chairman of the Parliamentary Commission,Appointments and Immunities from August 2009 to December 2010.
Ion Ciontoloi is a Moldovan politician.
Petru Racu is a Moldovan entrepreneur and former footballer. He is the founder and CEO of VEGETAL,a leading Moldavian company that produces cold pressed oils from different seeds.
Vladimir Plahotniuc,commonly referred to as Vlad Plahotniuc,is a Moldovan politician and oligarch and the vice president of the parilement of Moldova.
name="washingtontimes.com">"Moldova secessionists increasing just as in Crimea". The Washington Times. Retrieved 2 June 2022.</ref>He was the chairman of the Democratic Party of Moldova and previously was a member of the Parliament of Moldova for three terms,and served as First Vice President of the Parliament of Moldova. Until leaving the territory of the Republic of Moldova in 2019,he was considered to be the powerhouse of Moldovan politics in matters of influence,controlling Moldova's government and parliamentary majority. Since fleeing Moldova in June 2019,Plahotniuc has resided in Turkey.
Parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on 30 November 2014. The result was described as "more a loss than a victory" of the incumbent pro-European coalition,with center-right parties divided by sharp tensions. The pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM),composed of former communists,emerged as the largest party in Parliament,gaining 20.51% of votes and winning 25 of the 101 seats. The Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM),previously the largest party,dropped from 38 to 21 seats.
Tudor Deliu was a Moldovan politician,professor,and lecturer. He was a member of the Parliament of Moldova from 2010 to 2019,on the lists of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova,acting as chairperson of the parliamentary faction of PLDM and secretary of the "Parliamentary Commission,Appointments and Immunities".
Iurie Muntean is a Moldovan politician,who served as a deputy Minister of Economy and Trade (2008–2009) and member of the Parliament of Moldova (2009–2014).
The Revival Party is a pro-Russian political party in Moldova.
Viorel Cibotaru is a Moldovan politician,former political analyst and journalist,who served as the Minister of Defense of Moldova between 18 February 2015 and 30 July 2015. Since 18 June 2016 Cibotaru is chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova. Cibotaru has authored four books.
The Filip Cabinet was the Cabinet of Moldova led by Pavel Filip from January 2016 to June 2019.
Electoral bloc NOW Platform DA and PAS was a centre-right liberal political alliance in the Republic of Moldova between two pro-European,anti-corruption parties,Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) and Dignity and Truth Platform Party (PPDA) formed with the aim of joint participation in the 2019 Moldovan parliamentary election.
