Republic of Moldova


Page dedicated to the Republic of Moldova

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Welcome to the 19th iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the 18th iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens, we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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On November 1st, the last day for electoral campaigning took place, and today, November 2nd, is the Day of Silence across the country. According to the Electoral Code, any form of electoral agitation is strictly prohibited on election day and the day before. During this period, candidates are not allowed to appear on television or radio shows. Local public administrations and advertising broadcasters are required to remove advertising materials from localities. However, the ban does not apply to information already posted on the internet. [+]

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Welcome to the 16th iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the 15th iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the 14th iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the twelfth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the twelfth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the eleventh iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the tenth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content.  [+]

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With only one day left until the elections, old narratives are being reused to provoke emotional reactions and sway voters against the referendum. Chain messages from Indonesian numbers have flooded WhatsApp, urging people to “keep Moldova” and posing provocative questions about the EU. Prominent anti-referendum voices like Veaceslav Valico, Iunesa Gronic, Serghei Mishin, and Tudor Șoilița have intensified their campaigns, spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. The refusal to conduct exit polls has heightened suspicions of election fraud, adding to the charged political atmosphere. Amidst these tensions, war veteran Iurie Coţiofan, who faces persecution from the Tiraspol regime, remains steadfast in his belief that Moldova’s future lies in Europe, advocating for EU integration despite the looming threat of Russian provocation. [+]

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Welcome to the eight iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content.  [+]

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In today’s fast-paced world, political narratives are crafted and spread with unprecedented speed, often leaving voters struggling to differentiate between truth and disinformation. This issue is particularly significant in the Republic of Moldova as the country gears up for the 2024 presidential elections and a crucial referendum, where the stakes are high regarding Moldova’s path towards EU integration. Anti-EU disinformation narratives are actively trying to create internal political turmoil, leveraging disinformation to polarize the public and challenge the country’s European aspirations. In this context, fact-checking has become an essential tool for safeguarding democracy. One innovative approach to this process is the Checkathon—a fact-checking marathon that puts political claims under the microscope. But what exactly is a Checkathon, and why is it important in this context? [+]

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Welcome to the seventh iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content.  [+]

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Welcome to the sixth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens, we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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To date, seven debates have been organized by the public television in the Republic of Moldova, three of which focused on the presidential elections, and four were dedicated to the referendum on European integration. These debate sessions included transparent real-time fact-checking exercises, during which the Stop Fals team analysed the candidates’ promises, statements, and responses. The goal was to ensure that the public received accurate, verified information essential for an informed vote. [+]

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Welcome to the fifth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to the fourth iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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The survey was authorized by the Central Electoral Commission through Decision no. 2719 from 20.08.2024.

The results of the survey conducted by CBS Research, commissioned by the "WatchDog.MD" Community, indicate that a significant number of respondents still believe that our country is heading in the right direction. 41% stated this, compared to 41.1% in April 2024. On the other hand, there has been a slight increase in the number of those who believe that the Republic of Moldova is moving in the wrong direction—46% compared to 45% in April this year. However, multi-year measurements show that the number of those who believe the country is heading in the wrong direction is the lowest in the last nine years. [+]

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Welcome to the third iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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This monitoring and mapping study of anti-EU narratives is unprecedented in the region. The results so far show that the main target of anti-EU propaganda is the discrediting of the European integration process rather than the European Union itself. Given the electoral context, the aim seems to be to discourage pro-European voters from participating in elections. [+]

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Authorized survey by the Central Electoral Commission through CEC Decision no. 2850 of 12.09.2024.

The percentage of citizens opting for the European trajectory of the Republic of Moldova increased from 57% in April 2024 to 63% in September 2024. This is one of the conclusions of the most recent public opinion survey conducted by the CBS-Axa Center for Sociological and Marketing Investigations, at the request of the Aspen Institute Romania, the Foreign Policy Association APE, and the WatchDog.MD Community. [+]

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Welcome to the second iteration of our bulletin! We aim to provide special insights into how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks leading up to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens,  we have been following trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, and we understand how intense this crucial period is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contributions to this bulletin. Their materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, form the foundation of the current content. [+]

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Welcome to our first bulletin! Our goal is to bring special insights on how disinformation works and spreads in Moldova in the weeks prior to the presidential elections and the EU accession referendum. At Funky Citizens, we have followed trends and narratives linked to disinformation for the last few years, thus we understand how intense this crucial period of time is. We would like to thank our colleagues from watchdog.md and stopfals.md for their contribution to this bulletin. Thier materials and findings, quoted directly or indirectly, make up the foundation of the current content.  [+]

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