Moldova

  • Nov 20, 2020
  • 7 min read

Moldovan president faces anti-reform parliament

Maia Sandu can capitalise on popular and Western backing but lacks the institutional support to make reforms happen

Moldova
  • Nov 4, 2020
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Moldovan election run-off too close to call

Challenger Maia Sandu came out narrowly -- and unexpectedly -- ahead of President Igor Dodon in the first round

Moldova
  • Apr 7, 2020
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Moldovan government grits its teeth for recession

The president says an economic contraction of 3-5% looks certain, dashing hopes of modest growth

Moldova
  • Jan 2, 2020
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Moldova's drift from Russia will slow but not stop

After a brief reformist period, Moldova is back to murky domestic politics and unclear foreign policy

Moldova
  • Aug 5, 2019
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Moldovan government has window for reform

Economic policy is being shaped by EU-minded economists rather than the coalition's senior partners, the Socialists

Moldova
  • Jun 20, 2019
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Moldova coalition duo will thrive on common foe's fall

The elected president and the coalition he helped forge are in office after a week of confusion

Moldova
  • Mar 1, 2019
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Political manoeuvring precedes policymaking in Moldova

The Democratic Party is reaching out to a rival pro-EU bloc which has already ruled out forming a coalition

Moldova
  • Feb 20, 2019
  • 7 min read

Moldovan election may not bring Socialist government

The pro-Russian party is hoping to win; the question is whether pro-EU parties can build a governing coalition

Moldova