Digital Influence Campaigns in Moldova's Elections: How the Country Resisted Hybrid Threats

In modern elections, outcomes are increasingly shaped by digital technologies rather than just debates, posters, or meetings with voters. Moldova experienced particularly diverse and large-scale information influence operations before its parliamentary elections last year. Such hybrid threats are rare in Europe, yet Moldova managed to 'not break' – preserving political stability and the integrity of the electoral process. Experts note that the country showed high resilience against external digital interference.