Moldova

Alexandr Mațarin is a Moldovan politician currently serving as the Mayor of Anenii Noi. A member of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), he has focused his administration on the modernization of municipal infrastructure and the digitization of local government processes. Under his leadership, the municipality has implemented new technologies to improve land management and administrative efficiency, often collaborating with international partners such as the Norwegian Mapping Agency to enhance local public services.

Alexandr Petkov is a Moldovan politician and historian who has served as the Mayor of Bălți since November 2023. Previously, he was a member of the Moldovan Parliament from 2010 to 2014, representing the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM). Throughout his career, he has also worked as a political analyst and served as the editor-in-chief and director of the OMEGA news agency. In 2004, he briefly held the position of Foreign Policy Advisor to the President of Moldova.

Efimia Bandalac is a Moldovan politician and jurist currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. She began her professional career in 1980 and later served as the President of the Briceni District from 2011 to 2015, followed by a term as Vice President of the same district. A member of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), she was elected to the national parliament in 2021. Her background includes extensive experience in legal practice and public administration.

Nicolae Dandiș is a Moldovan politician, academic, and social activist who has served as the Mayor of Cahul since July 2015. A pro-European and centre-right figure, he was elected as an independent candidate. Dandiș holds a PhD in political science and has worked as a lecturer at the Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu State University in Cahul. In addition to his mayoral duties, he is active in local governance organizations, including serving as a vice president of the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM).

Ion Groza is a Moldovan politician and educator currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. First elected in 2019 as an independent candidate, he later joined the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in 2020. Prior to his parliamentary career, he served as the President of the Cahul District Council and worked extensively in the non-profit and religious sectors, including as a pastor at the Speranța Church in Crihana Veche and as an executive director for Mission Without Borders in Moldova.

Anatolie Donțu is a Moldovan politician currently serving as the Mayor of Căușeni. He has been a prominent local leader, focusing on municipal development, infrastructure improvements, and fostering international partnerships, such as collaborations with technical universities and support from international organizations like UN Women. His administration emphasizes the modernization of local services and the economic well-being of the agricultural community in the Căușeni region.

Vlad Batrîncea is a Moldovan politician and jurist who has served as a member of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova since 2014. A prominent figure in the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), he has held the position of executive secretary of the party and has served as Deputy Speaker of the Parliament since 2019. Previously affiliated with the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova, Batrîncea is known for his active role in parliamentary politics and his focus on statehood and social issues.

Angela Cutasevici is a Moldovan politician and educator currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. Before entering the legislature in 2025, she held significant administrative roles, including serving as the Deputy Mayor of Chisinau from 2019 to 2025, where she focused on social assistance, education, and public health. She previously served as a State Secretary at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Research. A member of the National Alternative Movement, she currently sits on the parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health and Family.

Anatolie Nosatîi is a Moldovan military officer and politician who has served as the Minister of Defence of Moldova since 2021. A career military professional, he previously held various command positions, including commander of the 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion, and served as a military advisor at the United Nations Department of Peace Operations. Educated at military academies in Ukraine and the United States, Nosatîi has been recognized for his international service with awards including the United Nations Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. He continues to oversee the modernization and international cooperation efforts of the Moldovan National Army.

Cristian Jardan is a Moldovan journalist, media manager, and entrepreneur who currently serves as the Minister of Culture of Moldova, having assumed office on November 1, 2025. Before entering government, he built a significant career in media, notably founding the news portal UNIMEDIA.INFO and holding managerial roles at Pro Digital and General Media Grup. An expert in digital journalism and multimedia production, he has also served as an instructor at the School of Advanced Journalism in Chișinău, focusing on mobile journalism and digital content strategy.

Cristina Gherasimov is a Moldovan politician and academic currently serving as the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration. She plays a central role in leading Moldova's accession negotiations with the European Union. Prior to her ministerial appointment, she held various high-level positions, including State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and presidential advisor on foreign policy. Gherasimov holds a PhD in political science from Rutgers University and has an extensive background as a research fellow at institutions such as Chatham House and the German Council on Foreign Relations.

Daniella Misail-Nichitin is a Moldovan jurist, security expert, and politician currently serving as the Minister of Internal Affairs of Moldova. Before entering government, she had a distinguished career in the non-governmental sector, notably leading the International Centre 'La Strada' in Moldova, where she focused on combating human trafficking and gender-based violence. She previously served as a state secretary at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and has been recognized for her advocacy in human rights and social policy.

Diana Caraman is a Moldovan economist and politician serving as a member of the Parliament of Moldova. She has been a prominent figure within the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova (PCRM), assuming the role of party president in June 2026. Previously, she served as a parliamentary assistant and advisor to the PCRM faction. In 2023, she was the party's candidate for Mayor of Chisinau. She is currently a member of the parliamentary commission for culture, education, research, youth, sports, and mass media.

Dorian Istratii is a Moldovan politician serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. Born in 1982 in Pîrlița, he holds degrees from the Academy of Public Administration and the State University of Moldova. Before his election to parliament in 2021, he served as the deputy praetor of the Ciocana sector in Chișinău. A member of the Party of Action and Solidarity since 2016, he currently serves on the parliamentary Committee for Social Protection, Health, and Family.

Natalia Davidovici is a Moldovan politician and former journalist currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. Before entering politics, she had a distinguished career in media, working for outlets such as TVC21, Pro TV, Publika TV, and TV7, where she served as general director from 2013 to 2016. In 2011, she was recognized as the Journalist of the Year by the Independent Journalism Center of Moldova. She began her political career in 2021 as an advisor on interethnic relations to President Maia Sandu before being elected to Parliament as a representative of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS).

Radu Marian is a Moldovan economist and politician currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. Elected on the lists of the Party of Action and Solidarity, he has been active in the 21st, 22nd, and 23rd legislatures. An alumnus of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, he also holds a master's degree supported by the Chevening scholarship from the United Kingdom and has studied in the United States. Before his parliamentary career, he was involved in civic initiatives, including the co-founding of the 'TwentyTu' educational project focused on IT skills. In parliament, he has advocated for legislative reforms, including proposals to facilitate direct citizen petitions to the legislature.

Valeriu Chiveri is a Moldovan diplomat and current Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration of Moldova. With an extensive career in international relations and OSCE missions, he previously served as the Ambassador of Moldova to Ukraine from 2021 to 2025 and as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration between 2013 and 2015. Throughout his career, he has held various diplomatic roles in Austria, Georgia, and Tajikistan, focusing on regional security and political stability.

Vasile Grădinaru is a Moldovan politician and jurist currently serving as a Member of the Parliament of Moldova. A member of the Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) since 2016, he previously served as a municipal councilor in Chisinau and as vice-president of the party's Chisinau territorial organization. In parliament, he holds the position of vice-president of the Legal Committee for Appointments and Immunities. Before his parliamentary career, he worked as a jurist and founded several companies.

Vladimir Bolea is a Moldovan politician currently serving as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development. Born in 1971, he holds degrees in history, law, and economic law from the State University of Moldova. Before entering politics, he worked as a company director and as an economics instructor. A member of the Party of Action and Solidarity, he was elected to the Moldovan Parliament in 2019 and previously served as the Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry starting in 2022.

Ion Ceban is a Moldovan politician currently serving as the Mayor of Chișinău, a position he has held since 2019. He previously served as a Member of Parliament in three legislatures and as Vice President of the Parliament of Moldova. Before his mayoral tenure, he held various roles in the executive branch, including Deputy Minister of Education and Youth. In 2022, he founded the National Alternative Movement (MAN), a centre-left party with a European social-democratic orientation. Throughout his career, he has focused on urban infrastructure, public transport modernization, and European integration initiatives for the capital.