Parliament speaker at end of mandate says Moldova deserves to be part of great European family

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, at the end of the mandate of the current parliament, has given a speech in which he reviewed the achievements of four years of parliamentary activity. The speaker highlighted the complexity of this period, marked by major challenges, but also significant progress for Moldova.

"There have been interesting, complicated four years, full of challenges. But no matter how great these challenges were, I can say with certainty that it was worth it. It was worth all our efforts, the MPs, officials, colleagues who, although not always visible, worked hard for the good of the country," said Igor Grosu.

The speaker thanked citizens for the mandate given, for their trust, but also for the constructive criticism delivered during meetings across the country.

"I am proud of this legislature’s achievements. And the most important thing we achieved was maintaining peace and calm in our society. This is the most expensive and valued thing. Regardless of how inventive some were in trying to destabilize, to overturn the boat, we did not allow it," said the speaker.

Grosu noted the major success of Moldova's European way. According to him, despite pressures and manipulation attempts, citizens were resolute and supported the country's accession to the European Union.

"We managed to turn challenges into opportunities. One of the greatest successes is the irreversible closeness of Moldova to the European Union. This is your merit, those who worked day and night, but also of the citizens who, last year, through their vote at the referendum, decided that the European path should be enshrined in the Constitution. People were not bought with bags of money, did not fear lies, intimidation or threats. They stood upright," Grosu added.

In his speech, the parliament speaker also referred to the country's energy independence, an objective that has become essential in the geopolitical context of recent years.

"We have freed ourselves from humiliating dependencies. We've learned the lesson after several difficult winters. Now, at least on the right bank, we are fine. The electrical interconnection line is under construction and I am confident it will be finished sooner than expected."

Igor Grosu also pointed out the social measures taken by the current government.

"We have cared for people – families, youths, farmers, physicians, teachers, officials, police, border guards, veterans, pensioners, children. From the little we had, we found resources to increase salaries, pensions and allowances. It's not enough – we know that – but it’s a start. Because the greatest value of a country is its people."

At the end, Igor Grosu wanted to convey a special message to young people, graduates of higher education institutions, as well as to the entire society.

"We have some extraordinary young people and I wish them to assert themselves wherever they go, but to never forget that they are citizens of this country and must act as such, especially when the country needs them."

The parliament speaker concluded with a call to mobilize. "There are 80 days left. Eighty days until the country will need each of us – from young to old, from south to north, and from east to west. For this country, which has suffered for a long time, it is time to find its well-deserved place in the great European family. And I am sure that, together, we will take it there," concluded Grosu.

The parliament of Moldova officially ends its mandate on July 11, but will remain functional till the validation of the new legislature, which will be elected at the polls on September 28, 2025.

The 11th legislative period of Moldova’s parliament was constituted following the snap parliamentary elections from July 11, 2021. At that time, three political entities entered the parliament by achieving the electoral threshold. Specifically, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) got a parliamentary majority of 63 mandates (52.80 per cent), followed by the Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BCS) with 32 mandates (27.17 per cent), and the Shor Party with six mandates (5.74 per cent).

During the four-year mandate, two deputies left the PAS faction – Victoria Cazacu and Olesea Stamate – who chose to act as independent lawmakers. The Bloc of Communists and Socialists also lost five deputies: Vasile Bolea, Gaik Vartanean, Alexandr Suhodolski, Irina Lozovan, and Alexandr Nesterovschi – they continued their activity as unaffiliated deputies. In 2023, the Shor Party was declared unconstitutional and, as a result, the five MPs of the formation became independent.