TRIBUNA continues its project presenting the political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to recall what happened on August 21, 2025.

Vasile Tarlev — in the regions

Vasile Tarlev, president of the “Viitorul Moldovei” Party, met with the leaders and members of the party’s territorial organizations in Cahul, Leova, and Cantemir. They discussed the parliamentary elections.

PLDM’s request

The Central Court of Appeal examined on the merits the request filed by the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM) against the Central Electoral Commission concerning the party’s right to participate in the parliamentary elections of September 28, 2025. PLDM announced that, following the Constitutional Court’s ruling on the constitutional challenge, the parties’ pleadings and the decision of the Central Court of Appeal were to follow.

Ion Ceban’s proposals

Ion Ceban, Mayor of Chișinău and one of the leaders of the “Alternativa” Bloc, held a press conference at which he presented proposals for the development of the capital. The proposals were to be included in the Bloc’s electoral programme and subsequently in a nationwide government plan.

The Prime Minister’s visit

Prime Minister Dorin Recean paid a working visit to Leova district, where he met with representatives of the local public authorities and decentralized public services. His agenda also included visits to two roads undergoing repairs in the district.

Maia Sandu’s meeting with Beate Meinl-Reisinger

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu met with Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, who was on an official visit to Chișinău. The two officials discussed Moldova’s reforms in the EU accession process, regional security challenges, and efforts to restore peace on the European continent.

CEC decisions

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) registered a list of 52 candidates for seats in the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova submitted by the League of Cities and Communities Party, as well as a list of 58 candidates submitted by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), for participation in the September 28, 2025 parliamentary elections.

The CEC also took note of the decision of the Central Court of Appeal of August 19, 2025, which granted the Ministry of Justice’s request to restrict the activities of four political parties, including the “Renaștere” Party.

On the same day, the CEC reminded local public authorities across the country of their obligation to establish and provide a minimum number of designated spaces for electoral posters, as well as a minimum number of venues for parliamentary candidates to meet with voters during the elections.

BEP leaders — in the regions

In Cahul, leaders of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BEP) — Igor Dodon, Irina Vlah, Vasile Tarlev, and PCRM representative Constantin Starîș — held another meeting with activists and members of party organizations in the district.

Igor Dodon and Olga Cebotari meet Nick Pietrowicz

Igor Dodon, president of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, together with Political Executive Committee member Olga Cebotari, met with the new Chargé d’Affaires of the United States in Chișinău, Nick Pietrowicz. The parties exchanged views on the socio-political situation in the Republic of Moldova.

Socialists’ protest

The Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova held a protest against the economic policies promoted by the PAS government, which, according to the party, had brought the country into a disastrous situation. The protest took place in front of the Government headquarters, where the Ministry of Economy is also located.

Report on PVM financing

The Central Electoral Commission examined and approved a report on the comprehensive audit of the financing of the Party for the Future of Moldova (PVM) for the period July 1–October 31, 2024.

In this context, the party was ordered to pay 239,842.54 lei into the state budget, representing the undeclared value of income and expenses in the form of property, goods, merchandise, objects, services, and works provided free of charge or under conditions more favorable than their market value, which had not been included in the campaign financing report and had been used contrary to legal provisions.

Andrei Năstase’s letter

Andrei Năstase, an independent candidate for Parliament, addressed an open letter to President Maia Sandu concerning the way the new Prosecutor General had been selected. He said that for 30 years politicians had been placing “their own man” at the head of the Prosecutor’s Office. In this context, the politician asked the head of state not to sign the decree appointing the Prosecutor General.

PRIM statement

In a statement, the Republican Party “Inima Moldovei” (PRIM) said that the irresponsible policy of increasing the country’s debt pursued by the Party of Action and Solidarity was placing growing pressure on Moldova’s official reserve assets.

Ilan Șor’s accusations

Ilan Șor, leader of the “Victory” Bloc, launched another attack against the government. He accused the authorities of establishing a dictatorial regime and excluding the opposition from the electoral process.

Alexandr Stoianoglo’s statements

Alexandr Stoianoglo, one of the leaders of the “Alternativa” Bloc, said in a TikTok video that a minister allegedly had 13 cats in his office, which he described as “a disgrace.”

Several government representatives responded. Minister of Education and Research Dan Perciun showed his four cats and said that “a contender for the presidency of the country has stooped to the level of gossip picked up from the neighborhood.”

Source: Political Almanac 2025