Politics & Government Guide in Moldova

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Moldova is a parliamentary republic led by pro-EU President Maia Sandu, re-elected in 2024, with the Party of Action and Solidarity holding a parliamentary majority and advancing EU integration. The government focuses on judicial reforms, de-oligarchization, and countering Russian influence amid regional tensions. Accession negotiations with the EU began in 2024, marking a key step toward European alignment.

Democracy Index

Moderate

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Maia Sandu(since 2020)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Dorin Recean(Party of Action and Solidarity)since 2023

Political Indicators

Press Freedom

67.12Rank #59

Scale: 0-100

Reporters Without Borders (2024)

Democracy Index

6.35Rank #41

Scale: 0-10

Flawed Democracy

Economist Intelligence Unit (2024)

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Parliament (101 seats)

Major Political Parties

Party of Action and Solidarity(PAS)

Pro-European center-right

63 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national, local, and presidential elections

Recent Developments

President Maia Sandu re-elected in November 2024 presidential election with 55% of the vote
EU accession negotiations formally launched in June 2024 with first Intergovernmental Conference
Referendum in October 2024 passed with 50.38% support to anchor EU integration in the Constitution
Pro-European PAS party maintained absolute parliamentary majority since 2021

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1994

Districts and municipalities32