List of political parties in Moldova

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This article lists a series of political parties, both historical and contemporary as well as active and inactive, from the Republic of Moldova. The Republic of Moldova is a multi-party parliamentary republic with a unicameral system. As of 2025, in Moldova, there are 66 political parties that have been formally registered. [1]

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Parliamentary parties

PartyAbbr.IdeologyPolitical
Position
LeaderAffiliation MPs
Logo of the Party of Action and Solidarity.svg Party of Action and Solidarity
Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate
PAS Liberalism
Pro-Europeanism
Centre to centre-right Igor Grosu None
55 / 101
[a]
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova logo.png Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova
Partidul Socialiștilor din Republica Moldova
PSRM Democratic socialism
Social conservatism
Russophilia
Left-wing Igor Dodon Patriotic Bloc
17 / 101
Logo of the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova.svg Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova
Partidul Comuniștilor din Republica Moldova
PCRM Communism
Social conservatism
Russophilia
Far-left Vladimir Voronin None
8 / 101
Logo of the Our Party (Moldova).svg Our Party
Partidul Nostru
PN Left-wing populism
Social conservatism
Moldovenism
Left-wing Renato Usatîi None
6 / 101
[b]
Democratia Acasa.png Democracy at Home Party
Partidul Democrația Acasă
PPDA Right-wing populism
Moldovan–Romanian unionism
Right-wing Vasile Costiuc None
6 / 101
Logo of the National Alternative Movement.svg National Alternative Movement
Mișcarea Alternativa Națională
MAN Social democracy
Pro-Europeanism (claimed [c] )
Centre-left Ion Ceban Alternative
3 / 101
Logo of the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova.png Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova
Partidul Dezvoltării și Consolidării Moldovei
PDCM Christian democracy
Pro-Europeanism (claimed [c] )
Centre to centre-right Ion Chicu
2 / 101
Congresul Civic.jpg Common Action Party – Civil Congress
Partidul Acțiunii Comune – Congresul Civic
PAC–CC Democratic socialism
Left-wing populism
Pro-Europeanism (claimed [c] )
Left-wing Iurie Muntean
Mark Tkachuk
1 / 101
Partidul Viitorul Moldovei.png Future of Moldova Party
Partidul Viitorul Moldovei
PVM Left-wing populism
Left-wing nationalism
Russophilia
Left-wing Vasile Tarlev Patriotic Bloc
1 / 101
  1. Including 19 independents elected on the PAS list
  2. Including one independent elected on the PN list
  3. 1 2 3 Alternative's true commitment to pro-Europeanism is questioned by multiple media sources and political analysts [2] and by PAS and the European Union (EU). [3]

Main non-parliamentary parties

PartyAbbr.IdeologyPolitical positionLeaderNote
Chance Party logo.png Chance Political Party
Partidul Politic „Șansă”
PPȘ Liberalism
Social democracy
Russophilia
Centre-left Alexei Lungu Barred from running [4]
Logo of the Dignity and Truth Platform Party (2022).svg Dignity and Truth Platform
Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr
PPDA Liberalism
Anti-corruption
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-right Vacant Withdrew in favour of PAS [5]
Partidul Moldova Mare logo.png Greater Moldova Party
Partidul Moldova Mare
PMM Moldovan irredentism
Populism
Russophilia
Victoria Furtună Barred from running [6]
Logo of the Republican Party "Heart of Moldova".svg Heart of Moldova Republican Party
Partidul Republican „Inima Moldovei”
PRIM Social democracy
Social conservatism
Russophilia
Left-wing Irina Vlah Barred from running [7]
Revival Party
Partidul „Renaștere”
PR Social conservatism
Moldovenism
Russophilia
Left-wing Natalia Parasca Barred from running [8]

Former major parties

These parties are still active, but no longer play a significant role in Moldova's political system

PartyAbbr.IdeologyPolitical
position
LeaderBest result
Agrarian Party of Moldova [a]
Partidul Agrar din Moldova
PAM Agrarianism
Moldovenism
Russophilia
Centre-left Nicolae Damașcan
56 / 104
(1994)
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova
Partidul Liberal Democrat din Moldova
PLDM Conservatism
Pro-Europeanism
Moldovan–Romanian unionism
Centre-right Vlad Filat
32 / 101
(2010)
European Social Democratic Party [b]
Partidul Social Democrat European
PSDE Social democracy
Left-wing populism
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-left Tudor Ulianovschi
30 / 101
(2019)
Liberal Party
Partidul Liberal
PL Conservative liberalism
Moldovan–Romanian unionism
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-right Dorin Chirtoacă
15 / 101
(2009)
Christian-Democratic People's Party [c]
Partidul Popular Creștin Democrat
PPCD Christian democracy
Russophilia
Moldovan–Romanian unionism (formerly)
Right-wing
to far-right
Victor Ciobanu
11 / 101
(2001–5)
  1. Formerly known as the Democratic Agrarian Party of Moldova, Partidul Democrat Agrar din Moldova (PDAM).
  2. Formerly known as the Democratic Party of Moldova, Partidul Democrat din Moldova (PDM).
  3. Formerly known as the Christian Democratic Popular Front, Frontul Popular Creștin Democrat (FPCD)

Minor parties

PartyAbbr.IdeologyPositionLeaderNotes
Alliance for the Union of Romanians
Alianța pentru Unirea Românilor
AUR Moldovan–Romanian unionism,
Romanian nationalism,
Right-wing populism,
Christian right
Right-wing
to far-right
Boris Volosatîi (Moldova)
George Simion (Romania)
Mainly active in Romania
Christian-Social Union of Moldova Uniunea Creștin-Socială din MoldovaUCSM Christian democracy Centre-left Gabriel CălinFormerly known as the New Force Social-Political Movement
Centrist Union of Moldova
Uniunea Centristă din Moldova
UCM Social democracy Centre-left Mihai Petrache
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
Alianța Liberalilor și Democraților pentru Europa
ALDE Social liberalism,
Pro-Europeanism
Arina Spătaru Formerly known as the Democratic Action Party
Ecologist Green Party
Partidul Verde Ecologist
PVE Green politics,
Social democracy,
Progressivism,
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-left Anatolie ProhnițchiFormerly known as the Ecologist Party of Moldova "Green Alliance"
Romanian Popular Party
Partidul Popular Românesc
PPR Liberalism,
Moldovan–Romanian unionism
Centre-right Vlad Țurcanu
Labour Party
Partidul Muncii
PM Socialism,
Russophilia
Left-wing Marcel Darie
Movement of Professionals "Hope"
Mișcarea profeșionistilor "Speranța-Nadejda"
MPSN Anti-corruption Centre-left Andrei Donica
National Liberal Party
Partidul Național Liberal
PNL National liberalism,
Conservative liberalism,
Moldovan–Romanian unionism,
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-right Mihai Severovan (acting)
New Historical Option
Noua Opțiune Istorică
NOI Social democracy,
Christian democracy,
Anti-communism
Centre-left Svetlana Chesari
Party of Law and Justice
Partidul Legii și Dreptății
PLD Christian democracy Nicolae Alexei
Party of Regions of Moldova
Partidul Regiunilor din Moldova
PRM Social democracy,
Conservatism,
Euroscepticism,
Russophilia
Centre-left Alexandr Kalinin
People's Party of the Republic of Moldova
Partidul Popular din Republica Moldova
PPRM Social democracy,
Popularism,
Populism,
Pro-Europeanism
Centre-left Alexandru Oleinic
Republican Party of Moldova
Partidul Republican din Moldova
PRM Andrei Stratan
Social Democratic Party
Partidul Social-Democrat
PSD Social democracy Centre-left Victor Șelin
Socialist Party of Moldova
Partidul Socialist din Moldova
PSM Socialism,
Russophilia
Left-wing Vladimir Dorojko
Social-Political Movement of the Roma
Mişcarea social-politică a Romilor
MSPR Romani minority interests
Working People's Party
Partidului Oamenilor Muncii
POM Social democracy Centre-left Serghei TomaFormerly known as the New National Moldovan Party

Former parties

Historical political parties

Party alliances

Active

AllianceAbbr.IdeologyMember partiesFormer members
Alternative
Blocul „Alternativa”
BA Social democracy
Pro-Europeanism
MAN, PDCM, PAC–CC
Patriotic Electoral Bloc
Blocul Electoral Patriotic
BEP Moldovenism
Russophilia
PSRM, PCRM, PRIM, PVM
Together
Blocul „Împreună”
Liberalism
Anti-corruption
Pro-Europeanism
PS, PVE PPDA, LOC, CUB
Victory
Blocul „Victorie”
BV Russophilia
Moldovenism
Hard Euroscepticism
PR, PPȘ, FASM, PPV ȘOR (banned)

Defunct

Political camps

Two major movements have developed in the recent years in Moldovan politics and they can be distinguished as follows:

Political camps [11]
Pro-Western and pro-European (generally liberal) Pro-Russian and Eurosceptic (often anti-American and strongly anti-liberal)
Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe
European Social Democratic Party
Dignity and Truth Platform
European People's Party of Moldova
Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova
Liberal Party
Romanian Popular Party
National Liberal Party
Party of Action and Solidarity
Unionist Movement of the Republic of Moldova
Christian-Democratic People's Party
Our Party
Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova
Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova
Socialist Party of Moldova Agrarian Party of Moldova

See also

References

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  3. Dowell, Stuart (23 September 2025). "Analysis: As US retreats, Europe braces for Moldova's make-or-break election". TVP World. Brussels and PAS both see Alternativa as a Trojan horse designed to stall accession talks from within.
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