Political Parties

Democratic Party of Moldova

The Democratic Party of Moldova (Partidul Democrat din Moldova, PDM) is a political party in Moldova that has played a significant role in the country's political landscape. Historically, the party has positioned itself as a centrist entity, aiming to bridge the gap between the pro-European and pro-Russian factions within Moldova. The PDM has often emphasized the importance of Moldova's European integration, advocating for closer ties with the European Union as a pathway to economic development and political stability. However, its stance is more pragmatic than ideologically driven,…  Read more focusing on the benefits of EU association while also seeking to maintain good relations with Russia, given the country's economic and historical ties.

Shor Party

The Moldovan Shor political party, named after its founder Ilan Shor, a Moldovan businessman and politician, is a political entity in Moldova that has garnered attention and controversy in equal measure. Established with the aim of representing the interests of the Moldovan people, the party claims to prioritize the economic development, social welfare, and improvement of living standards for the citizens of Moldova. It positions itself as a pro-Moldova party, focusing on pragmatic solutions to the country's problems, advocating for policies that promote economic growth, and addressing…  Read more issues related to poverty and corruption.

Dignity and Truth Platform Party

The Moldovan Dignity and Truth Platform Party, known in Romanian as Partidul Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr (PPDA), emerged from a social-political movement that initially sought to address corruption, promote justice, and ensure the accountability of public officials in Moldova. This movement was catalyzed by a massive banking fraud scandal in 2014, which saw the disappearance of $1 billion from the Moldovan banking system, equivalent to about an eighth of the country's GDP at the time. The scandal sparked widespread public outrage and led to large-scale protests.

The Dignity and Truth…  Read more Platform was founded on the principles of fighting corruption, enhancing the rule of law, and ensuring the transparency and accountability of government institutions. Its values are deeply rooted in the desire to improve the living standards of the Moldovan people, promote economic development, and ensure the country's integration into the European Union. The party advocates for reforms in the justice sector, public administration, and other key areas to achieve these goals.

Independent

Action and Solidarity Party

The Moldovan Action and Solidarity Party, known by its Romanian acronym PAS, is a political entity in the Republic of Moldova that was founded in 2016. Emerging from a pro-European Union sentiment, the party positions itself on the center-right of the political spectrum, advocating for Moldova's integration into the European Union as a core aspect of its platform. The party's values and policies are deeply rooted in the principles of democracy, rule of law, and economic liberalism, aiming to foster a transparent, accountable government free from corruption and to promote a market…  Read more economy that benefits all segments of Moldovan society.