In Moldova, political parties topped the list of those least trusted by the public

The results of a survey conducted by the Promo-LEX association, released on March 30, 2026, showed that Moldovans have the lowest level of trust in political parties—only 14%. 

According to Newsmaker, the survey found that the top three institutions in terms of public approval were the church (53.5%), local city halls (46.2%), and President Maia Sandu’s administration (34%). The country’s government and parliament received support from about 21% and 19% of respondents, respectively, placing them at the bottom of the list alongside the judicial system and the prosecutor’s office.

Human rights activists note that these figures reflect a deep crisis of trust in central government institutions and party structures. At the same time, high trust in the church and local self-government bodies indicates citizens’ orientation toward traditional institutions and direct interaction with local authorities. Thus, Moldova’s political landscape in the spring of 2026 is characterized by a significant gap between public expectations and the activities of leading political forces.

It should be noted that Russiaspent 2% of Moldova’s GDP on bribing voters.

On March 24, the Moldovan Cabinet of Ministers approved the introduction of a state of emergency in the energy sector for 60 days due to Russia’s attacks on Ukraine.