Despite successive crises linked to Russia’s war against Ukraine, Moldova’s pro-European government has maintained stability. President Maia Sandu was re-elected in 2024, and a national referendum enshrined EU integration as a constitutional goal, marking a decisive step toward European accession. The parliamentary elections in October 2025 were also won by Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity.
Economic conditions remained difficult. GDP grew by only 0.7% in 2023 and 0.6% in 2024, while exports declined sharply and poverty rose to 31%. External shocks, high inflation, and energy disruptions in Transnistria further strained living standards. Nevertheless, macroeconomic stability was broadly maintained.
Governance reforms focused on de-oligarchization and judicial independence, though progress was gradual due to entrenched resistance. EU accession negotiations began in 2024, reflecting tangible advancement despite hybrid threats and Russian interference.
