TRIBUNA continues its project presenting the political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to remember what happened on August 24, 2025.

Visit of the Socialists

On the Day of the Liberation of Moldova from Fascism, Socialist Party leader Igor Dodon, together with his younger son Nicolae and activists from the “Young Guard,” visited Great Patriotic War veteran Vasili Litvinov. They congratulated him on the occasion and thanked him for his courage and resilience.

BEP activities

The leaders of the Patriotic Electoral Bloc (BEP) of the Socialists, Communists, Inima Moldovei and Viitorul Moldovei — Igor Dodon, Vladimir Voronin, Irina Vlah and Vasile Tarlev — participated in the Liberation March organized by the National Coordination Committee “Victory,” as well as in a rally at the “Eternity” Memorial Complex.

Later, the politicians paid tribute to the memory of the fallen heroes at the Șerpeni bridgehead, a site marked by fierce battles in the spring of 1944. They also organized a car rally dedicated to the event, with a convoy of vintage and modern cars traveling from Chișinău to the Șerpeni bridgehead.

CEC decisions

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) approved several decisions concerning the parliamentary elections.

The Commission decided to establish 301 polling stations abroad for the parliamentary elections. It also decided to establish 12 polling stations for voters from localities on the left bank of the Dniester, as well as for residents of Bender municipality and the village of Chițcani, and the villages of Cremenciug and Gâsca in Căușeni district, which are temporarily outside the control of Moldova’s constitutional authorities.

At the same meeting, the CEC registered a list of 56 parliamentary candidates submitted by the Liberal Party and a list of 66 candidates submitted by the electoral bloc “Blocul Unirea Națiunii.”

The Commission rejected the application to register the list of parliamentary candidates submitted by the “NOI – Noua Opțiune Istorică” political party, as well as the application submitted by the “Speranța – Надежда” Movement of Professionals.

Messages to Ukrainians

On the occasion of Ukraine’s Independence Day, President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu paid tribute to the courage of the Ukrainian people, who defend their right to freedom and sovereignty every day.

Messages were also issued by Prime Minister Dorin Recean, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, and the European Social Democratic Party.

PSDE Forum

Members of the Chișinău municipal organization of the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) gathered for a forum dedicated to the electoral campaign. Participants exchanged views, shared their experiences from discussions with citizens, and established priorities for the coming period.

Renato Usatîi – in Ungheni

In Ungheni district, 12 primary organizations of the “Our Party” were restructured. Party leader Renato Usatîi personally handed party membership cards to 125 members, marking a new stage in strengthening the party’s territorial organization.

CEC members – in Italy

CEC members Rita Lefter-Simașco and Tatiana Barburoș participated in a workshop dedicated to improving dialogue with the Moldovan community in Italy.

The event, organized with the support of the International Republican Institute (IRI Moldova), brought together representatives of diaspora associations, community leaders, and communications experts.

Source: Political Almanac 2025