TRIBUNA continues its project highlighting political events that took place exactly one year ago. This time, we invite you to recall what happened on November 7, 2025.

A Historic First for the Republic of Moldova

For the first time, the Republic of Moldova was elected as a member of the Executive Board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the 2025–2029 term. The elections took place during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference.

New Members of Parliament

At the beginning of the plenary session, Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu wished the newly appointed MPs success in their work. The announcement concerned eight MPs: Igor Talmazan, Angela Munteanu-Pojoga, Veronica Cupcea, Veronica Briceag, Liliana Grosu, Alexandr Trubca, and Gheorghe Ichim.

54 Parliamentary Friendship Groups

A total of 54 parliamentary friendship groups with various countries were established in Moldova’s 12th legislature. The draft resolution establishing the numerical composition and membership of the delegations was adopted with the votes of 70 MPs.

Under the principle of proportional representation, 34 friendship groups were to be chaired by MPs from the parliamentary majority, while the remaining 20 were to be led by opposition representatives.

The largest friendship group was the one with Romania, comprising 55 MPs.

Roberta Metsola’s Speech

President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola attended a solemn session of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova and delivered a speech marking the establishment of the 12th legislature.

The European official expressed support for the Republic of Moldova and reaffirmed the European institutions’ commitment to supporting the opening of EU accession negotiations.

During her visit to Chișinău, Roberta Metsola also held meetings with President Maia Sandu, Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu, and Speaker of Parliament Igor Grosu.

European Parliament Office Officially Opened

The European Parliament’s Office in the Republic of Moldova officially began its activities.

The announcement was made by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola during her speech before the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova.

Roberta Metsola presented Speaker Igor Grosu with the agreement establishing the office, describing it as a historic agreement that would take the partnership between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union to a new level.

Igor Dodon’s Amendment

During the parliamentary plenary session, Igor Dodon, Chairman of the parliamentary faction of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), proposed an amendment to resume the practice of establishing parliamentary friendship groups with the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

However, the proposal was rejected by the parliamentary majority.

Workshop Dedicated to Electoral Risks

Members and staff of the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), together with the chairpersons of district electoral councils and representatives of the Centre for Continuous Electoral Training, participated in a concluding workshop dedicated to managing electoral risks during the parliamentary elections held on September 28, 2025.

Another Historic First for the Republic of Moldova

For the first time, the Republic of Moldova assumed the chairmanship of the Protocol on Water and Health of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE).

The decision was adopted during the seventh session of the Meeting of the Parties, held in Budapest from November 5 to 7, 2025.

PSDE Delegation Visits Bucharest

A delegation of the European Social Democratic Party (PSDE) of the Republic of Moldova, led by the party’s acting chairman and secretary-general, Iurie Cazacu, participated in the Extraordinary Congress of Romania’s Social Democratic Party, held in Bucharest.

Working Visit to the Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance hosted a working visit by representatives of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood and the Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova.

The visit focused on assessing the Ministry of Finance’s progress in implementing the 2025–2027 Reform Agenda.

Ion Ceban’s Statements

Ion Ceban, Chairman of the National Alternative Movement (MAN), welcomed the visits of European officials to Chișinău and the support provided to the Republic of Moldova, while emphasizing the importance of an objective assessment of the actual situation in the country.

Announcement by the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office

The Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (PA) announced that it had completed the criminal investigation and referred to court for trial a case involving the vice-chairwoman of the Rîșcani territorial organization in Chișinău of the former Șor Political Party.

She was accused of complicity in the illegal financing of a political party by an organized criminal group.

National Security Council Membership Approved

President Maia Sandu signed a decree approving the composition of the National Security Council (NSC).

Maia Sandu was designated as Chairwoman of the Council, while Stanislav Secrieru, the President’s adviser on defense and national security, was appointed Secretary.

Andrei Năstase’s Comments

Former MP and Minister of Internal Affairs Andrei Năstase commented on the European Commission’s Enlargement Report, claiming that the document confirmed the lack of genuine progress in the Republic of Moldova and highlighted the state’s systemic vulnerabilities.

Vlad Filat’s Request

Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova (PLDM), Vlad Filat, publicly called on Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu to include clarification of the situation in the energy sector among the priorities of the new Government.

He alleged that the prices paid by citizens during the energy crisis were the result of abusive and non-transparent decisions.

Vasile Costiuc’s Statements

Vasile Costiuc, leader of the Democracy at Home parliamentary faction, claimed during a Facebook livestream that individuals working within the State Protection and Guard Service, the institution responsible for protecting the country’s highest-ranking officials, were allegedly at the top of the TUX financial pyramid scheme.

He also criticized the lack of official reactions to these allegations.

Emil Ceban’s Signature

Information emerged in the public sphere suggesting that Health Minister Emil Ceban, in his previous capacity as rector, had signed residency diplomas issued to several Moldovan doctors who, according to Romanian prosecutors, had allegedly obtained them fraudulently.

In an official statement, Romania’s Prosecutor General’s Office accused the doctors of fraudulently obtaining their diplomas, arguing that they had been working full-time in Romania during the period when they were supposed to be physically present in the Republic of Moldova to complete their medical residency training.

Alexandru Verșinin’s Request

During European Parliament President Roberta Metsola’s speech, Alexandru Verșinin, an MP representing the Democracy at Home faction, stood holding a sheet of paper displaying a message.

He called for an investigation into all funds allocated to the Republic of Moldova by the European Union.

Energy Minister’s Announcement

Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu announced that the Republic of Moldova had submitted an offer to acquire Lukoil’s assets in Moldova following the imposition of international sanctions. The offer was valid until November 17.

He also stated that discussions were underway with Bulgaria and Romania, including Rompetrol, to secure the necessary supplies of gasoline, diesel fuel, and aviation kerosene.

Source: Political Almanac 2025