July 24, 2025 – With Moldova’s parliamentary elections drawing closer, the Independent Countering Disinformation Centre (ICDC) hosted a new edition of its Discussion Club, bringing together network partners to examine upcoming initiatives, stakes, and risks for the information environment during the electoral period.

The session reaffirmed ICDC’s commitment to strengthening societal resilience and fostering cross-sector collaboration, focusing on ways to safeguard democratic processes from disinformation and hybrid threats.

Key themes of the discussion

Participants highlighted:

• Stronger coordination across civil society efforts to ensure greater impact and avoid duplication of initiatives.
• The value of networks connecting fact-checkers, civic monitors, and communicators, enabling faster, more efficient responses to information manipulation.
• The urgency of proactive, responsible, and collaborative action to mitigate vulnerabilities ahead of the elections.

Updates were shared on a range of planned activities, including:

• Media literacy campaigns targeting diverse communities.
• Risk communication initiatives to counter emerging narratives.
• Independent monitoring of the information space to uphold transparency and accountability.

A space for dialogue and reflection

The Discussion Club provided an open, neutral platform to reflect on the wider context in which Moldova’s 2025 elections will take place. Participants discussed potential risks, challenges, and opportunities, emphasizing the critical role of civil society in supporting credible, inclusive, and democratic elections.

Through initiatives like this, ICDC continues to empower local actors, foster dialogue, and coordinate actions to protect Moldova’s information ecosystem during this decisive electoral period.