List of political parties in Moldova
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This article lists a series of political parties, both historical and contemporary as well as active and inactive, from the Republic of Moldova. The Republic of Moldova is a multi-party parliamentary republic with a unicameral system. As of 2025, in Moldova, there are 66 political parties that have been formally registered.[1]
Parliamentary parties
| Party | Abbr. | Founded | Ideology | Political position |
Leader | Bloc | MPs | ||
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| Party of Action and Solidarity Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate |
PAS | 2016 | Centre to centre-right |
Igor Grosu | None | 55 / 101 [a]
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| Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova Partidul Socialiștilor din Republica Moldova |
PSRM | 1997 | Left-wing | Igor Dodon | None | 17 / 101
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| Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova Partidul Comuniștilor din Republica Moldova |
PCRM | 1993 | Far-left | Vladimir Voronin | None | 8 / 101
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| Our Party Partidul Nostru |
PN | 1999 | Left-wing | Renato Usatîi | None | 6 / 101 [b]
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| Democracy at Home Party Partidul Democrația Acasă |
PPDA | 2011 | Right-wing | Vasile Costiuc | None | 6 / 101
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| National Alternative Movement Mișcarea Alternativa Națională |
MAN | 2022 |
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Centre-left | Ion Ceban | BA | 3 / 101
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| Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova Partidul Dezvoltării și Consolidării Moldovei |
PDCM | 2021 |
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Centre to centre-right |
Ion Chicu | 2 / 101
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| Common Action Party – Civil Congress Partidul Acțiunii Comune – Congresul Civic |
PAC–CC | 2019 | Left-wing | 1 / 101
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| Future of Moldova Party Partidul Viitorul Moldovei |
PVM | 2022 | Left-wing | Vasile Tarlev | None | 1 / 101
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Main non-parliamentary parties
| Party | Abbr. | Founded | Ideology | Political position | Leader | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chance Political Party Partidul Politic „Șansă” |
PPȘ | 2020 | Centre-left | Alexei Lungu | Barred from running[4] | |||
| Dignity and Truth Platform Platforma Demnitate și Adevăr |
PPDA | 2013 | Centre-right | Vacant | Withdrew in favour of PAS[5] | |||
| Greater Moldova Party Partidul Moldova Mare |
PMM | 2007 | Victoria Furtună | Barred from running[6] | ||||
| Heart of Moldova Republican Party Partidul Republican „Inima Moldovei” |
PRIM | 2024 | Left-wing | Irina Vlah | Barred from running[7] | |||
| Revival Party Partidul „Renaștere” |
PR | 2011 | Left-wing | Natalia Parasca | Barred from running[8] | |||
Former major parties
These parties are still active, but no longer play a significant role in Moldova's political system.
| Party | Abbr. | Founded | Ideology | Political position | Leader | Best result | ||
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| Agrarian Party of Moldova[a] Partidul Agrar din Moldova |
PAM | 1991 | Centre-left | Nicolae Damașcan | 56 / 104 (1994)
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| Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova Partidul Liberal Democrat din Moldova |
PLDM | 2007 | Centre-right | Vlad Filat | 32 / 101 (2010)
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| European Social Democratic Party[b] Partidul Social Democrat European |
PSDE | 1997 | Centre-left | Iurie Cazacu (acting) | 30 / 101 (2019)
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| Liberal Party Partidul Liberal |
PL | 1993 | Centre-right | Mihai Ghimpu (acting) | 15 / 101 (2009)
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| Christian-Democratic People's Party[c] Partidul Popular Creștin Democrat |
PPCD | 1989 | Right-wing to far-right |
Victor Ciobanu | 11 / 101 (2001–5)
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Minor parties
| Party | Abbr. | Founded | Ideology | Political position | Leader | Notes | |
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| Alliance for the Union of Romanians Alianța pentru Unirea Românilor |
AUR | 2019 | Right-wing to far-right |
Boris Volosatîi (Moldova) George Simion (Romania) |
Mainly active in Romania | ||
| Christian-Social Union of Moldova Uniunea Creștin-Socială din Moldova |
UCSM | 1996 | Christian democracy | Centre-left | Gabriel Călin | Formerly known as the New Force Social-Political Movement | |
| Centrist Union of Moldova Uniunea Centristă din Moldova |
UCM | 2000 | Social democracy | Centre-left | Mihai Petrache | ||
| Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Alianța Liberalilor și Democraților pentru Europa |
ALDE | 2011 | Arina Spătaru | Formerly known as the Democratic Action Party | |||
| Ecologist Green Party Partidul Verde Ecologist |
PVE | 1992 | Centre-left | Anatolie Prohnițchi | Formerly known as the Ecologist Party of Moldova "Green Alliance" | ||
| Romanian Popular Party Partidul Popular Românesc |
PPR | 2013 | Centre-right | Vlad Țurcanu | |||
| Labour Party Partidul Muncii |
PM | 1999 | Left-wing | Marcel Darie | |||
| Movement of Professionals "Hope" Mișcarea profeșionistilor "Speranța-Nadejda" |
MPSN | 1997 | Anti-corruption | Centre-left | Andrei Donica | ||
| National Liberal Party Partidul Național Liberal |
PNL | 1993 | Centre-right | Mihai Severovan (acting) | |||
| New Historical Option Noua Opțiune Istorică |
NOI | 2021 | Centre-left | Svetlana Chesari | |||
| Party of Law and Justice Partidul Legii și Dreptății |
PLD | 1997 | Christian democracy | Nicolae Alexei | |||
| Party of Regions of Moldova Partidul Regiunilor din Moldova |
PRM | 2011 | Centre-left | Alexandr Kalinin | |||
| People's Party of the Republic of Moldova Partidul Popular din Republica Moldova |
PPRM | 2011 | Centre-left | Alexandru Oleinic | |||
| Republican Party of Moldova Partidul Republican din Moldova |
PRM | 1999 | Andrei Stratan | ||||
| Social Democratic Party Partidul Social-Democrat |
PSD | 1990 | Social democracy | Centre-left | Victor Șelin | ||
| Socialist Party of Moldova Partidul Socialist din Moldova |
PSM | 1992 | Left-wing | Vladimir Dorojko | |||
| Social-Political Movement of the Roma Mişcarea social-politică a Romilor |
MSPR | 2010 | Romani minority interests | ||||
| Working People's Party Partidului Oamenilor Muncii |
POM | 1998 | Social democracy | Centre-left | Serghei Toma | Formerly known as the New National Moldovan Party | |
- Alternative and Salvation Force of Moldova (Forța de Alternativă și de Salvare a Moldovei)
- Christian Agrarian Party (Partidul Creștin Agrar)
- Conservative Party (Partidul Conservator)
- European Party (Partidul European)
- Motherland Party (Partidul „Patria”)
- Party "Our Home – Moldova" (Partidul „Casa Noastră — Moldova”)
- Party "Patriots of Moldova" (Partidul „Patrioţii Moldovei”)
- Party "The Will of the People" (Partidul „Voința Poporului”)
- People's Democratic Party of Moldova (Partidul Popular Democrat din Moldova)
- People's Movement Antimafia (Mișcarea Populară Antimafie)
- Progressive Society Party (Partidul Societăţii Progresiste)
- Russo-Slavic Party of Moldova (Partidul Ruso-Slavean din Moldova)
- United Moldova Party (Partidul „Moldova Unită — Единая Молдова”)
- Victory (Partidul Politic “Victorie”)
- We Build Europe at Home Party (Partidul Acasă Construim Europa)
Former parties
| Party | Abbr. | Ideology | Political position | Leader | Years active | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ȘOR Party Partidul „ȘOR” |
ȘOR | Syncretic | Ilan Shor | 1998–2023 | |||
| Chance. Duties. Realization. Șansă, Obligații, Realizări. |
ȘOR | Centre-left | Ilan Shor | 2023–2024 | |||
| Communist Reformers Party of Moldova[9] Partidul Comunist Reformator din Moldova |
PCR | Communism | Left-wing | Ruslan Popa | 2014–2015 | ||
| Save Bessarabia Union[10] Uniunea Salvați Basarabia |
USB | Valeriu Munteanu | 2006–2021 | ||||
| Our Moldova Alliance[10] Alianța „Moldova Noastră” |
AMN | Social liberalism | Serafim Urechean | 2003–2011 | |||
- Social Liberal Party (Partidul Social-Liberal), formerly the Christian Democratic League of Women, (Liga Creştin Democrată a Femeielor), years active 2001–2008, merged into Democratic Party of Moldova.[10]
- Social Democracy Party (Partidul Democrației Sociale), years active 2006–2007, merged with the Social Democratic Party of Moldova.[10]
Historical political parties
- Bessarabian Peasants' Party (Partidul Țărănesc din Basarabia)
- Communist Party of Moldova (Partidul Comunist al Moldovei)
- Democratic Agrarian Party (Partidul Democrat Agrar)
- Democratic Union of Freedom (Uniunea Democratică a Libertăţii)
- Freedom Party, Bessarabia (Partidul Libertăţii)
- Gagauz Khalky, Gagauz separatist, now outlawed
- National Moldavian Party (Partidul Național Moldovenesc)
- National Patriotic Front (Partidul Național Patriotic)
Party alliances
Active
| Alliance | Abbr. | Founded | Ideology | Political position | Member parties | Former members | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Blocul „Alternativa” |
BA | 2025 | Centre to centre-left | MAN, PDCM, PAC–CC | |||
| Together Blocul „Împreună” |
BÎ | 2024 | Centre-right | PS, PVE | PPDA, LOC, CUB | ||
| Victory Blocul „Victorie” |
BV | 2024 | Left-wing | PR, PPȘ, FASM, PPV | ȘOR (banned) | ||
Defunct
- Alliance for Democracy and Reforms
- Alliance for European Integration
- Alliance for European Integration III
- Alliance of the Christian Democratic Popular Front
- Bloc of Communists and Socialists
- Bloc of Peasants and Intellectuals
- Braghiș Alliance
- Democratic Convention of Moldova
- Electoral Bloc Democratic Moldova
- Electoral Bloc Motherland
- For a Democratic and Prosperous Moldova
- NOW Platform DA and PAS
- Patriotic Electoral Bloc
- Political Alliance for a European Moldova
- Pro-European Coalition
- Union Political Movement
Political camps
Two major movements have developed in the recent years in Moldovan politics and they can be distinguished as follows:
- On the one hand, a pro-Western world, pro-Moldovan–Romanian unionism, and pro-European, generally comprising conservative liberals.
- On the other hand, a Russophilian, pro-communist or pro-Usatîi, generally Eurosceptic, and often anti-American and strongly anti-liberal group of parties.
See also
- List of political parties in Romania
- List of political parties in Transnistria
- Lists of political parties
- List of ruling political parties by country
References
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- ^ "Parliamentary elections 2025 and the European perspective of the Republic of Moldova. Op-ed by Anatol Taranu". IPN Press Agency. 4 April 2025.
Although "Alternativa" presents itself as a pro-European force, multiple media sources and political analysts have raised questions about its true orientation, suggesting pro-Russian sympathies.
- ^ Dowell, Stuart (23 September 2025). "Analysis: As US retreats, Europe braces for Moldova's make-or-break election". TVP World.
Brussels and PAS both see Alternativa as a Trojan horse designed to stall accession talks from within.
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- ^ "Platforma DA, dată afară din Blocul "Împreună" pentru că s-a alăturat PAS-ului la alegeri". Jurnal.md. 18 July 2025.
- ^ Urușciuc, Eugen (2025-09-26). "Partidul Victoriei Furtună, exclus din cursa electorală. Blocul "Alternativa" și premierul Recean, sancționați de CEC". Radio Europa Liberă (in Romanian). Retrieved 2025-10-09.
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- ^ Urușciuc, Eugen (2025-08-15). "CEC respinge participarea în alegeri și celui de-al patrulea partid asociat cu Ilan Șor, Renaștere". Radio Europa Liberă (in Romanian). Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ Partidul Comunist Reformator a fost radiat din registrul partidelor politice
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- ^ "Moldova chaos: A guide to political parties and divided challengers". Archived from the original on 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2018-02-03.