Politics of Moldova
Moldova Debates Changing Country's Electoral System
Moldova's current electoral system is in question as politicians and civil society activists debate a bill to replace the party list proportional representation system with a plurality or winner-takes-all system, which means voters would directly choose one candidate for their district.
Moldova's PM Visits Brussels as President Courts Moscow
Moldovan Prime Minister Pavel Filip heads to Brussels on Thursday to chair the annual European Union-Moldova Association Council, a forum for Moldovan cabinet members and EU representatives to discuss the country's progress in implementing reforms.
Putin's Old Moldova Map Alarms Romania
Politicians in Bucharest have reacted with dismay and in some cases with anger after Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday presented his Moldovan counterpart Igor Dodon with an ancient map of Moldova that includes parts of modern Romania.
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Bulgaria To Open Consulate in Moldova's Taraclia
President Rossen Plevneliev confirmed Bulgaria's constant support for the European integration of Moldova.
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Moldova Votes for President in Runoff
Voting is underway in Moldova where the two candidates have differing views on the country's future.
For the first time since 1997, the head of state will be elected by voters themselves and not by Parliament.
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Video: Politicias in Georgia fight duting a debate
A fist-fight between two parliamentary candidates in Georgia erupted live on air on Wednesday. The national elections will be held in the country on 8th of October and the tension is mounting.
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Bulgaria Backs Moldova's EU Aspirations
Bulgaria hopes that the political forces in Moldova will act responsibly to resolve the political crisis and restore calm in the country, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday .
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Moldova Braces for Fresh Anti-Govt Protest
Several thousand demonstrators, angered about the formation of a new pro-EU government, mustered in front of parliament in Chisinau on Thursday, chanting anti-government slogans.
The rally took place a night after protesters broke through police lines and entered parliament after the new government was voted in.
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Protesters Against New Moldovan Government Storm Parliament Building
Protesters against the newly approved Moldovan government broke into the building of the country's parliament on Wednesday.
The protesters led by the pro-Russian Socialist opposition stormed parliament only minutes after Moldovan MPs had approved a new pro-European government headed by Pavel Filip, deputy chairperson of the ruling Democratic Party.
Pro-Russia Protesters Break Into Moldova Parliament
Demonstrators against Moldova's new pro-European administration broke through police lines and entered the parliament building in Chisinau late Wednesday despite police attempts to disperse them with tear gas, media reported.