Moldova’s “Theft of the Century” – ostensible investigations or sincere lust for justice?

Moldova’s “Theft of the Century” – ostensible investigations or sincere lust for justice?

09.07.2021

In the run up to Moldova’s early parliamentary elections, the Left in the European Parliament, the Open Dialogue Foundation, and Freedom Advocacy would like to share a new study with you – “Moldova’s ‘Theft of the Century’ – ostensible investigations or sincere lust for justice?”. The report was commissioned by the Left in the European Parliament and was prepared in cooperation with the Open Dialogue Foundation and Freedom Advocacy with the help of Moldovan experts, journalists and human rights defenders.

Moldova’s “Theft of the Century” – ostensible investigations or sincere lust for justice?

Moldova’s “Theft of the Century” – ostensible investigations or sincere lust for justice?

08.07.2021

The theft of one billion USD from Moldova’s banking system during 2012-2014 was a real shock to the country and its citizens. It still has a dramatic impact on the life of all Moldavans and the functioning of society. The long-term destructive effects of corruption, political mismanagement and the deterioration of the normal functioning of the state are reiterated by the current context of the COVID-19 pandemic, in particular, the lack of sufficient capacity to fight this health crisis. The aim of the study is to highlight these events and to characterise this latest – still open – chapter in Moldova’s recent history. Another key objective of the study is to contribute to the return of the stolen money to the citizens of the Republic of Moldova.

ODF’s submission to the European Commission  in view of the upcoming EU – Moldova human rights dialogue

ODF’s submission to the European Commission in view of the upcoming EU – Moldova human rights dialogue

20.08.2020

Unreformed Moldova and yet still captured. As a result of the parliamentary elections (24 February 2019), Vladimir Plahotniuc, who has been accused of usurping the power in the Republic of Moldova, was forced to flee from the country. Despite the mounting pressure from civil society and international partners, including the EU, the government coalition led […]

“Authoritarian regimes always strive to leave their victims on their own” – an interview with Lyudmyla Kozlovska

“Authoritarian regimes always strive to leave their victims on their own” – an interview with Lyudmyla Kozlovska

17.06.2020

In an interview for the NewsMaker documentary “Moldova 2.0. One year without Plahotniuc”, Head of the Open Dialogue Foundation, Lyudmyla Kozlovska, told her story of becoming a subject of a criminal case in Moldova, spoke her views on the flee of Vladimir Plahotniuc in June 2019, and explained why she considers the changes that have occurred in Moldova over the past year, insufficient.

Moldova has closed the political investigation against Lyudmyla Kozlovska

Moldova has closed the political investigation against Lyudmyla Kozlovska

14.05.2020

On 11 May 2020, the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Moldova announced the discontinuation of the investigation against the head of the Open Dialogue Foundation, Lyudmyla Kozlovska.

ODF in the EP in Strasbourg: the Fall of Sandu’s Government in Moldova

ODF in the EP in Strasbourg: the Fall of Sandu’s Government in Moldova

19.12.2019

On December 18-19, 2019, the Open Dialogue Foundation’s team, together with human rights defenders from Moldova, conducted very constructive meetings in the European Parliament in plenary session in Strasbourg. The delegation consisted of Ana Ursachi, attorney prosecuted for political reasons, Stefan Gligor, co-founder and Justice and Advocacy Program Director at the Center for Policies and Reforms, Stella Juntuan, activist and former member of the Moldovan parliament, Grigore Petrenco, political refugee in Germany and leader of the Red Bloc opposition party, and was led by our colleague Martin Mycielski, Public Affairs Director at ODF.

Has the State Been Captured Yet Again? Corruption and Political Persecutions in Moldova

Has the State Been Captured Yet Again? Corruption and Political Persecutions in Moldova

17.12.2019

The Democratic Party of Moldova came to power in the Republic of Moldova for the first time in 2013. Over 6 years, the party and its leader Vladimir Plahotniuc managed to establish control over the key state bodies and to usurp power in the state. On 8 June 2019 a government was formed in Moldova that was headed by Maia Sandu. The objectives of the new government were proclaimed to be deoligarchisation, fighting corruption, and conducting reform of justice.

Moldova: Political persecution of critics and opponents of authorities

Moldova: Political persecution of critics and opponents of authorities

10.05.2019

Submission to the European Commission for consideration at the EU-Moldova Human Rights Dialogue

PACE Members: “Attacks on civil society, independent media and opposition in Moldova must end”

PACE Members: “Attacks on civil society, independent media and opposition in Moldova must end”

13.02.2019

During the 2019 Winter Session, held between January 21st and 25th, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) assessed the latest developments on the human rights situation in Moldova.

Moldovan parliamentary commission investigating ODF: open lies, attacks on the opposition and smokescreen for the  government’s EU funds fiasco

Moldovan parliamentary commission investigating ODF: open lies, attacks on the opposition and smokescreen for the government’s EU funds fiasco

21.11.2018

On October 4th, 2018, the ruling Moldovan Democratic Party established a parliamentary commission to investigate “Open Dialogue Foundation’s and ODF President Lyudmyla Kozlovska’s interference in the domestic affairs of the Republic of Moldova as well as it’s funding of opposition parties”.

“The only [thing] that we’re captured by is a desire to develop Moldova”. What Plahotniuc told about the country, the opposition, and protests

“The only [thing] that we’re captured by is a desire to develop Moldova”. What Plahotniuc told about the country, the opposition, and protests

30.08.2018

In an interview with IPN leader of the ruling Demparty Vladimir Plahotniuc told about the authorities’ plans to secure Moldova’s European course and about the people’s rapid and certain disenchantment with the opposition, as well as about how he understands the term “captured state”.

Report: The authorities of Moldova roll back the democratisation process and fail to fulfill their obligations to the EU

Report: The authorities of Moldova roll back the democratisation process and fail to fulfill their obligations to the EU

17.05.2018

Year in and year out, Moldova cannot shake off the shackles of corruption, oligarchy, and selective justice. International partners expressed their readiness to render assistance to the country in carrying out the necessary reforms, but they have faced sabotage and inactivity

MEPs decry attacks against independent lawyers, activists and judges in Moldova

MEPs decry attacks against independent lawyers, activists and judges in Moldova

19.04.2018

On April 9, 2018, MEPs – Jaromír Štětina, Julie Ward, Tomáš Zdechovský – addressed the Ministry of Justice and General Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Moldova with regard to the attacks currently being organised against independent lawyers, pro-reform activists, and judges in the country.

PACE: “International obligations of the Republic of Moldova and risks for its credibility abroad”

PACE: “International obligations of the Republic of Moldova and risks for its credibility abroad”

16.10.2017

On 12 October, 2017, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) signed a written declaration entitled “International obligations of the Republic of Moldova and risks for its credibility abroad”.

Does Ukraine face the Moldovan scenario? Ukrainian deputy refers to an ODF report

Does Ukraine face the Moldovan scenario? Ukrainian deputy refers to an ODF report

31.07.2017

„In an interview, a Moldovan oligarch – monopolist Vladimir Plahotniuc called Petro Poroshenko his close friend. The war relations between the Ukrainian and Moldovan oligarchs have a symbolic context in the sense of a similar trajectory of both states” writes Victoria Voytsitska, a Ukrainian deputy.