The Institute for Development and Social Initiatives "Viitorul" (IDIS) has launched ten video products that misinform on specific topics related to the September 2025 parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova. The videos are made by a group of five young content creators, as part of the ”Strengthen societal resilience against disinformation during the 2025 parliamentary elections in Moldova” project, through which IDIS "Viitorul" aimed to increase the critical thinking skills of society in the Republic of Moldova, improve media literacy, but also public awareness in the context of the 2025 election year.
The 10 video materials were published on the website and social networks managed by IDIS "Viitorul", such as: viitorul.org, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Telegram, Linkedin, TikTok. As part of the project, by September 28, 2025, 13 additional video materials will be developed, analyzing and debating the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova on the eve of the parliamentary elections.
The videos already released address current topics of debate, essential for the future of the Republic of Moldova, and indicate the presence of narratives specific to propaganda. Still, classic themes are also used in anti-EU and pro-Russia disinformation campaigns, formulations that raise suspicions and induce anxiety regarding the future of the country, but also suggest that the public is exposed to contradictory and dubious information. The themes address emotionally and politically charged topics, such as elections, military security, land ownership, foreign relations, and cultural identity.
1) What can happen if you don't vote?
2) Mărculești Airport could become a military base?
3) What will happen to Moldovan lands after joining the EU?
4) Why are Moldova's economic relations with the Russian Federation worsening?
5) What does rapprochement with the EU mean for the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova?
6) How to get informed correctly before the elections!
7) Did the Government close 20 television stations?
8) Does the EU impose certain ideologies through reforms?
9) Russian embargoes: what do we have to lose and what do we have to gain?
10) Is the EU destroying our culture?
The project aims, in the upcoming electoral context, to contribute to reversing the current harmful trend of Russian propaganda and disinformation, which is gaining control in the Republic of Moldova with relatively small investments despite the Republic of Moldova's tangible advantages and its long-standing relationship with the EU. The 2024 presidential elections and constitutional referendum were the target not only of attempted fraud through corruption but also of Russian propaganda, seeking to convince voters to vote for Russian representatives and say no to the referendum on Moldova's accession to the EU.
Young people actively participate in monthly hackathons organized by IDIS "Viitorul", presenting video products for approval and analysis by IDIS "Viitorul" experts. These products are then improved through constructive discussions and subsequently promoted on the organization's social media for public communication.
This press release has been produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the ”Strengthen societal resilience against disinformation during the 2025 parliamentary elections in Moldova” project, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.
The project entitled ”Strengthen societal resilience against disinformation during the 2025 parliamentary elections in Moldova” is being carried out between June and December 2025 and is implemented by IDIS "Viitorul," with the financial support of the European Union (EU) within the regional project “ProElect - Promote accountability in Electoral processes in EaP through increased participation and capacity of civic actors” is a regional project run by the Transatlantic Foundation in partnership with IREX Europe (doing business as Equal Rights and Independent Media - ERIM).
IDIS “Viitorul” is an independent think tank established in 1993 that combines social, political and economic research with strong advocacy components. The institution conducts applied monitoring research in several areas: economics, social policy, EU policies, regional development, and security and foreign policy risks.
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