Alexei Buzu: Voluntary amalgamation – the direction we continue to rely on
The Secretary General of the Government and coordinator of the local public administration reform, Alexei Buzu, gave an interview for the FES/APE Foreign Policy Bulletin, in which he discussed the Executive’s vision for carrying out this extremely im...
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The European digital agenda and new responses to cyber threats, at the National Internet Governance Forum
This week, Chisinau will host the sixth national Internet Governance Forum (MIGF 2026), bringing together more than 40 experts from Moldova and other countries to discuss key issues on the digital agenda and emerging technological challenges. MIGF wi...
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Poverty Buys Votes in Moldova: Women and Pensioners at the Center of Electoral Corruption
Women, older people, and citizens without stable employment are the groups most frequently targeted in cases of passive electoral bribery in the Republic of Moldova. This is the conclusion of an analytical report by the Centrul Parteneriat pentru Dez...
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Reflections from Yogyakarta: Why Moldova Needs Urgent AI Governance
Returning from the ASEMHRS23 capacity-building training on "Future-Proofing AI: Building Human-in-the-Loop Governance Skills for Rights-Respecting AI" in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, I am profoundly struck by the vibrant Asia-Europe dialogue on crafting ri...
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Editorial// Von Hebel and PACCO: Black Marks on Justice Reform
Editorial by Mariana Rață, TV8 journalist for the Foreign Policy Bulletin Following the latest controversial amendment to the vetting law, it is becoming increasingly clear that Moldova’s justice system has entered a phase of emergency-style refor...
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We must not have a televised justice system—or, even worse, a politicized one
Alexandr Berlinschii, Member of Parliament from Our Party and a representative of the parliamentary opposition, spoke with us about how justice reform in the Republic of Moldova is perceived from the opposition’s perspective. We discussed his views o...
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Mariana Kalughin: Any reform risks losing credibility if it is implemented in disregard of fundamental principles
Mariana Kalughin, anti-corruption expert at Transparency International Moldova, gave an interview to the FES/APE Foreign Policy Bulletin, in which we discussed justice reform and its relationship with political influence. The conversation covered the...
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Alexandru Tănase: Justice is an indispensable element of the rule of law that must deliver justice, not resonate with the political system
The former President of the Constitutional Court and Minister of Justice, Alexandru Tănase, gave an extensive interview for the Foreign Policy Bulletin, outlining his vision on justice reform in the Republic of Moldova. The former official emphasized...
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Why Our Small Nation Must Think Big on AI Safety
In Moldova, our worries are customarily measured in the price of a cubic meter of gas, the stability of our borders, and the hope that our children won’t feel the need to leave for the EU just to find a future. When you’re focused on energy security ...
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Analysis// The Transnistrian Issue through the Lens of Russian “Sharp Power” in 2026
Analysis by Viorica Țîcu, Director of Strategic Programs at the European Institute of Political Studies of Moldova, published in the FES/APE foreign policy newsletter In 2026, more than three decades after the outbreak of the 1992-armed conflict, ...
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Balázs Jarábik: There are arguments for increasing the international visibility of the Transnistrian dossier, especially under current conditions
Balázs Jarábik, an award winning analyst and decorated diplomat with two decades of experience gave an interview to the Foreign Policy Bulletin in which we discussed in detail the situation of the Transnistrian file. We addressed the current state of...
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Valeriu Chiveri: The evolution of the situation in the Transnistrian region – from an economic and social perspective – is currently fully dependent on Chișinău
The Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of the Republic of Moldova, Mr. Valeriu Chiveri, gave an interview to the FES/ APE Foreign Policy Bulletin, in which we discussed the latest developments in the Transnistrian file. The discussion focused on...
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