Current Poll Trend for Moldova

Stable majority for the incumbent government

In the current poll trend, the governing parties in Moldova secure 54.5% of the seats.

Next General Election in Moldova: 2030

The next General Election in Moldova is expected in 2030.

Who is leading in the PolitPro Poll Trend for Moldova?

The frontrunner in the current PolitPro Poll Trend for the Moldova election is PAS with 47%. This is followed by PSRM: 20.8%, PN: 7.6%, PDA: 6.9%, MAN: 5.1%, PCRM: 3.4%, Partidul Mișcarea Modernistă: 1.5%, PDCM: 1.3%, PSDE: 1%, Partidul Renașterii Implicare Moldova: 0.9%, PPDA: 0.8%, PCC: 0.4%, Partidul Verde Ecologist: 0.3%, CUB: 0.1%, Mișcarea Respect Moldova: 0.1% and Partidul Național Moldovenesc: 0.1%. Other parties secure 2.7% of the votes.

Would the incumbent government in Moldova currently still hold a majority?

The incumbent governing parties in Moldova confirm their majority in the current poll trend with 54.5% of the seats. Thus, the coalition of PAS continues to enjoy solid parliamentary support to stably continue governmental affairs.

Data Analysis: How we calculate the PolitPro Poll Trend

The PolitPro Poll Trend is more than just a snapshot. We aggregate data from all relevant polling institutes into a weighted average for the Moldova election. Since the classic hypothetical election question ('Who would you vote for if an election were held next Sunday?') inherently fluctuates due to methodological variations, our poll trend offers a statistically robust data foundation. It smooths out short-term outliers and reveals the real political dynamics over time.

By combining multiple data sources, we minimize the risk of random statistical noise. Each survey is subject to a statistical margin of error (usually between 1.5% and 3%). Our Moldova poll check precisely indicates whether a party's gain represents a sustainable trend or merely falls within the statistical margin of error of a single institute.

The calculation follows a transparent mathematical model: Current polls are weighted more heavily than older data. Furthermore, the historical predictive accuracy of the institutes is factored into the calculation to account for methodological biases. The result is a valid trend line accurately reflecting Moldova's party system.

Latest Polls at a Glance

Poll Trend History: Developments in Moldova

Latest Election Results

Composition of the Current Government

Key Parties in Moldova

Polling Institutes in Moldova

Election Accuracy
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Low Accuracy

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iData

Latest Poll: 4 months ago

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IMAS

Latest Poll: 10 months ago

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CBS Research

Latest Poll: 7 months ago

What is the PolitPro Score?

The PolitPro Score assesses polling reliability based on election accuracy and deviations from the overall trend. Significant outliers in party values lead to deductions, as they may indicate systematic over- or under-representation. The maximum score is 100.

Political System & Democracy in Moldova

Flawed Democracy

While free elections exist, government oversight and the rule of law are limited.

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Trend: Slight Improvement

Over the past decade, the democracy score has slightly improved.

What is the PolitPro Democracy Score?

The PolitPro Democracy Score evaluates various aspects of democratic quality based on data from the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) project. This international research initiative is led by the University of Gothenburg (Sweden) and the University of Notre Dame (USA). Over 3,500 experts assess countries according to standardized scientific criteria. PolitPro aggregates and contextualizes this data to provide an understandable and comparable overview. The score ranges from 0 to 100.

Electoral Law and System in Moldova

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Electoral System

The election is decided in a single round of voting.

Post-Election Analysis

Following elections, the Constitutional Court plays a pivotal role in confirming results and validating mandates. The newly elected Parliament must convene for its inaugural session within 30 days of election day. Should Parliament fail to elect a new Prime Minister within three months of a government's resignation or the first attempt to form a government, the President is constitutionally obliged to dissolve Parliament and call for snap elections. This mechanism acts as a safeguard against protracted political deadlocks in the country.

Demographics of the Electorate

All Moldovan citizens aged 18 and above are eligible to vote. A crucial characteristic of the Moldovan electorate is the immense importance of the diaspora; hundreds of thousands of Moldovans living abroad participate heavily in elections, often tipping the scales towards pro-European majorities. Furthermore, as of 2024, postal voting procedures have been introduced for specific countries. Historically, voter turnout usually exceeds 50%, with a minimum participation of one-third of registered voters required for an election to be deemed valid. Regional disparities are often observed between the capital Chișinău and autonomous regions like Gagauzia.

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

When is the next Moldovan election?

The next General Election in Moldova is expected in 2030. Until then, current election polls serve as the primary barometer for the political climate in Moldova.

Data Sources and Methodology

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V-Dem – Varieties of Democracy

A global research project from the University of Gothenburg. Independent experts worldwide assess political systems and democracy levels based on scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Coppedge, Michael, John Gerring, Carl Henrik Knutsen, Staffan I. Lindberg, Jan Teorell, David Altman, Fabio Angiolillo, Michael Bernhard, Agnes Cornell, M. Steven Fish, Linnea Fox, Lisa Gastaldi, Haakon Gjerløw, Adam Glynn, Ana Good God, Allen Hicken, Katrin Kinzelbach, Kyle L. Marquardt, Kelly McMann, Valeriya Mechkova, Anja Neundorf, Pamela Paxton, Daniel Pemstein, Josefine Pernes, Johannes von Römer, Brigitte Seim, Rachel Sigman, Svend-Erik Skaaning, Jeffrey Staton, Aksel Sundström, Marcus Tannenberg, Eitan Tzelgov, Yi-ting Wang, Tore Wig, and Daniel Ziblatt. 2026. "V-Dem Codebook v16" Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Project.

V-Party – Parties of the World Dataset

A specialized project by the University of Gothenburg, where international political scientists evaluate the fundamental identities and organizations of parties worldwide.

Additional Sources

Lindberg, Staffan I., et al. 2022. "Varieties of Party Identity and Organization (V–Party) Dataset V2."

ParlGov – Parliamentary Democracy Data

A comprehensive research database from the University of Bremen, documenting parties, elections, and governments for comparative analysis.

Additional Sources

Döring, Holger and Philip Manow. 2024. Parliaments and governments database (ParlGov).

CHES – Chapel Hill Expert Survey

The leading expert survey on party positions in Europe. Over 400 political scientists document party stances based on rigorous scientific criteria.

Additional Sources

Rovny, Jan, et al. “25 Years of Political Party Positions in Europe: The Chapel Hill Expert Survey, 1999-2024.”