Alternative (political bloc)
political party in Moldova
Alternative (Romanian: Blocul politic „Alternativa” or Blocul electoral „Alternativa”, lit. '"Alternative" political bloc' or '"Alternative" electoral bloc', BA or BeA) is a political alliance in Moldova founded in 2025 by incumbent Mayor of Chișinău Ion Ceban, 2024 presidential candidate Alexandr Stoianoglo, former Prime Minister Ion Chicu, and former MP Mark Tkachuk. On 10 April 2026, one of its members, the National Alternative Movement (MAN), withdrew from the bloc, followed by the Common Action Party – Civil Congress (PAC–CC) on 15 April.
The alliance presented itself as pro-European and claimed to consider European integration to be a major objective for Moldova. Its real commitment to pro-Europeanism has been disputed, with TVP World stating that the bloc was regarded by the European Union (EU) and the ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in Moldova as a "Trojan horse" designed to stall Moldova's accession talks to the EU "from within". The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace described these accusations as a campaign tactic from PAS, which would have sought to present itself as the single viable pro-European force.
Member parties
The members of the bloc initially were the National Alternative Movement (MAN), the Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova (PDCM), and the Common Action Party – Civil Congress (PAC–CC), as well as a number of independent politicians. However, on 10 April 2026, MAN leader, Ion Ceban, has announced the party's departure from the bloc, while remaining in the bloc's faction in the Parliament of Moldova. At a time shortly after the bloc's founding, the PDCM was the bloc member with the most developed party network in Moldova of the three, having for instance obtained over 5% of votes in local and district councils at the 2023 local elections in comparison to MAN which obtained under 2% and the PAC–CC which obtained even less.
Former members
Positions
According to its leaders, the four pillars of the bloc's political program are pro-Europeanism, economic liberalisation, neutrality, and national reunification. Despite its economic liberalism, it also supports strong social welfare programs, specifically in support of families, the elderly, children, and people with autism or ADHD. Additionally, the bloc advocates for sustainable development and environmental sustainability.
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