On 28 September 2025, Moldova holds its parliamentary elections, a key moment for the country’s democratic development and its ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with the European Union. To support transparency and credibility in this process, the European Parliament (EP) sends an Election Observation Delegation to Moldova. Concerns have been raised about possible attempts at disinformation and other forms of interference from Russia, which could undermine public trust in the electoral process.
An Election Observation Delegation is composed of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who are tasked with monitoring the conduct of the elections. Working alongside other international observers (in this case OSCE and the Council of Europe), they assess whether the elections are carried out in a free, fair, and transparent manner in line with international standards and Moldova’s own legal framework. Their activities include meeting with electoral authorities, political parties, candidates, civil society, and media representatives, as well as observing voting, counting, and tabulation on election day. After the election, the delegation contributes to a preliminary statement and report, offering recommendations to help improve future electoral processes. This mission reflects the European Parliament’s commitment to supporting democracy, rule of law, and respect for fundamental rights in its partner countries.

Election Observation Delegation -  Parliamentary Elections in Moldova (28/09/2025)

On Tuesday at noon, the President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu addresses MEPs in a formal sitting.

President Sandu’s speech comes ahead of crucial parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova on 28 September, amid warnings that the Kremlin is continuing to deploy a range of online and offline tactics, including disinformation and vote-buying schemes, in an attempt to derail the country’s current pro-European trajectory. The Republic of Moldova was officially granted EU candidate country status together with Ukraine in June 2022.

You can watch President Sandu’s speech here.

On Tuesday evening, MEPs will also hold a separate plenary debate with Council and Commission on how to strengthen Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference. They will vote on an accompanying resolution on XXXXXXXXWednesday.

Formal address by Moldovan President Maia Sandu

EP President Metsola meets with Moldovan President Maia Sandu

Roberta METSOLA, EP President  meets with Moldovan President Maia Sandu

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, receives the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia SANDU

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chisinau (Moldova) - Townhall Discussion with young people

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chisinau (Moldova) - Formal address by Roberta METSOLA, EP President, to the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova - Family Picture

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chisinau (Moldova) - Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Maia SANDU, President of Moldova

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chisinau (Moldova) - Meeting with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova

EP Plenary session - formal sitting - Address by Maia SANDU, President of the Republic of Moldova

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Maia SANDU, President of the Republic of Moldova

Ewa KOPACZ welcomes  Maia SANDU, President of the Republic of Moldova

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain) - Meeting with Maia SANDU, President of the Moldovan Republic

2nd European Political Community Summit in Chisinau, Moldova

This News items shows extracts of the participation of EP President Roberta METSOLA with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova in a European Youth dialogue

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Participation with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova in a European Youth dialogue

EP President Roberta METSOLA and President of Moldova Maia SANDU hold a press conference after their meeting. This transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Press conference by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Maia SANDU, President of Moldova

This news items shows extracts from the meeting between Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, and Maia SANDU, President of Moldova. It also includes extracts from their press conference. The President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, and the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, discuss Moldova's progress towards EU membership and mention that Moldova has consistently chosen the European path, as evidenced by recent elections and a referendum.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Chișinău (Moldova) - Meeting with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova: arrival, meeting and extracts from the press conference

The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu addresses MEPs in a formal sitting. President Sandu’s speech comes ahead of crucial parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova on 28 September, amid warnings that the Kremlin is continuing to deploy a range of online and offline tactics, including disinformation and vote-buying schemes, in an attempt to derail the country’s current pro-European trajectory. The Republic of Moldova was officially granted EU candidate country status together with Ukraine in June 2022. You can watch President Sandu’s speech here. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Formal sitting with Maia SANDU, President of the Moldovan Republic: Address by Maia SANDU, President of Moldova

This News item shows the arrival of President of Moldova Maia SANDU, the welcome by EP President Roberta METSOLA and their meeting prior to her address to MEPS in a formal sitting. President Sandu’s speech comes ahead of crucial parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova on 28 September, amid warnings that the Kremlin is continuing to deploy a range of online and offline tactics, including disinformation and vote-buying schemes, in an attempt to derail the country’s current pro-European trajectory. The Republic of Moldova was officially granted EU candidate country status together with Ukraine in June 2022. You can watch President Sandu’s speech here. On Tuesday evening, MEPs will also hold a separate plenary debate with Council and Commission on how to strengthen Moldova’s resilience against Russian hybrid threats and malign interference.

Formal sitting with Maia SANDU, President of Moldova: arrival, welcome, meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President and extracts from the address

President Metsola receives the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Maia SANDU, President of the Moldovan Republic: arrival, family photo and meeting

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participates to the third Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain). In parallel she meets with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President, participates to the Meeting of the European Political Community, in Granada (Spain): meeting with Evika SILIŅA, Latvian Prime Minister, Maia SANDU, President of Moldova and Volodymyr ZELENSKYY, President of Ukraine

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, gives an arrival doorstep ahead of the European Political Community Meeting, happening at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca, Republic of Moldova. The European Political Community (EPC) is a platform for political coordination among European countries across the continent. It aims to foster political dialogue and cooperation to address issues of common interest strengthen the security, stability and prosperity of the European continent. This platform for political coordination does not replace any existing organisation, structure or process and does not aim to create new ones at this stage.

SANDU, Maia (MD)

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