Politics of Moldova

In Moldova, the type of government is a Unitary parliamentary republic. In Moldova, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament. The head of the government is Igor Dodon. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Moldova lasts until 1 January 2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Moldova lasts until 01/01/2020. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Moldova is 1.942. Due to strong law enforcement presence and high social responsibility, Moldova is very safe by international standards. The strength of legal rights index for Moldova is 8. Overall, it is considered to be rather adequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders at least decently; credit information is msotly sufficient and generally available. In 2013, Moldova received 473 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 464 USD.

Government

In Moldova, the head of the government is Igor Dodon. The government system of Moldova is a Unitary parliamentary republic. In Moldova, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral Parliament. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Moldova is -0.38. This indicates that the government of Moldova is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully evaluate the governmental situation in Moldova before considering any business maneuvers.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Moldova is a member of.

Moldova is a member of the United Nations (UN). Moldova is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Moldova is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Moldova became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Moldova is part of, click on Moldova membership in international unions.

Freedom in Moldova

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Moldova is 2. Citizens in Moldova experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Moldova, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Moldova click on Freedom in Moldova.