Mapping of Election-Related FIMI Enablers and Incentives in the Republic of Moldova
This report analyses the enablers and incentives of foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) in Moldova’s electoral processes, applying a 22-factor analytical framework developed under International IDEA’s project ‘Combatting Election-related Foreign Information, Manipulation and Interference’, with support from Global Affairs Canada. It identifies key vulnerabilities—ranging from low institutional trust and socio-economic fragility to gaps in digital regulation—exploited by malign actors, particularly from the Russian Federation.
The report recommends measures to strengthen institutional coordination, enhance transparency in campaign finance, extend regulatory oversight to digital platforms, and build societal resilience through media literacy and support for independent journalism. Together, these actions aim to safeguard electoral integrity and reinforce Moldova’s democratic resilience in line with its European integration commitments.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31752/idea.2025.74
Download PDF: https://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/2025-11/mapping-of-election-related-fimi-enablers-incentives-moldova.pdf
