MMPS Announcement

On the very first day after registration opened on the compensatii.gov.md platform, 95,698 applicants submitted applications, of which 38,079 were submitted with the assistance of registration operators. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection announced the figures.

Andrei Năstase’s Statements

Andrei Năstase, former Minister of Internal Affairs, stated that a comprehensive action plan was needed to prevent and combat drug use.

The politician emphasized that there was a parliamentary majority capable of tightening legislation on drug trafficking, adding that “a state that leaves its children at the mercy of drugs is a state that is losing its future.”

Meeting Dedicated to EUPM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a coordination meeting with the European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM) and national authorities, dedicated to implementing the EUPM Action Plan for 2025–2027.

Enlargement Package Presented

The European Commission presented the 2025 Enlargement Package, positively assessing the progress made by the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process.

According to the report, over the preceding 12 months, the Republic of Moldova had made progress in every negotiation chapter, while its overall level of preparedness for accession had increased considerably.

The results were welcomed by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu. Nicu Popescu, Special Envoy for European Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, also issued a statement on the matter.

Meanwhile, Igor Grosu, Speaker of Parliament and President of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), stated that PAS had received a mandate from citizens and would work to bring the Republic of Moldova into the European Union.

CEC Announcement

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) announced that November 9, 2025, was the deadline for submitting applications for accreditation of observers to monitor the new local elections scheduled for November 16, 2025.

Autumn Tree-Planting Campaign Launched

Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder, together with Victor Durbală, Director of the Moldsilva Agency, officially launched the 2025 national autumn tree-planting campaign.

Maia Sandu’s Visit to Brussels

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu paid a working visit to Brussels, where she discussed concrete steps to advance the country’s EU accession process with European officials.

The President met with European Council President António Costa, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

Marta Kos presented Maia Sandu with the Enlargement Report on the Republic of Moldova.

Maia Sandu also participated in a conference on European Union enlargement organized by Euronews, as well as in an event dedicated to the Republic of Moldova that brought together hundreds of officials and representatives of European institutions.

Meetings with Nick Pietrowicz

Representatives of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova parliamentary faction — faction leader Igor Dodon, Deputy Chair Zinaida Greceanîi, and MP Olga Cebotari — met with Nick Pietrowicz, the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Chișinău.

Doina Gherman, Chair of the Party of Action and Solidarity parliamentary faction, also met with the American official, with whom she discussed several current issues.

Pavel Voicu’s Assessment

Socialist MP Pavel Voicu presented his assessment of the parliamentary election results during a conference outlining the conclusions of the Moldovan Union of Lawyers’ Mission to Observe the 2025 Parliamentary Elections.

He stated that observers from the Patriotic Electoral Bloc had identified more than 50 irregularities during the September 28 parliamentary elections, both in the country and abroad, and that complaints had been filed in all these cases.

Ion Ceban’s Analysis

Ion Ceban, President of the National Alternative Movement, published an analysis on his official page addressing the Republic of Moldova’s European integration and the obstacles standing in its way.

Departure from PAS

Stelian Manic, Mayor of the town of Codru, announced that he was leaving the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).

He accused local council members, including fellow party members, of engaging in “political games” that had allegedly blocked the town hall’s projects.

For their part, PAS representatives stated that they had already intended to withdraw their political support for him.

Congratulations to Renato Usatîi

Renato Usatîi, leader of Our Party, celebrated his 47th birthday. On the occasion, his team congratulated him at midnight, wishing him good health and success.

Source: Political Almanac 2025