Alternative (political bloc)

Alternative
Alternativa
AbbreviationBA
LeaderIon Ceban (de facto)[1]
FounderIon Ceban
Alexandr Stoianoglo
Ion Chicu
Mark Tkachuk
Founded31 January 2025 (2025-01-31)
Ideology
Political positionCentre[7] to centre-left[1]
Member partiesMAN
PDCM
PAC–CC
Colours  Teal
Parliament
1 / 101
Website
https://bloculalternativa.md/
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Alternative (Romanian: Blocul politic „Alternativa”, lit. '„Alternative” political bloc') 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.[8] The alliance presents itself as pro-European and claims to considers European integration to be a major objective for Moldova.[9]

Member parties

Party Abbr. Leader Ideology Position List seats[10]
National Alternative Movement MAN Ion Ceban Social democracy Centre-left
55 / 103
Party of Development and Consolidation of Moldova PDCM Ion Chicu Christian democracy Centre-right
29 / 103
Common Action Party – Civil Congress PAC–CC Mark Tkachuk
Iurie Muntean 		Democratic socialism Left-wing
10 / 103
Independents Ind. Alexandr Stoianoglo Nonpartisan
9 / 103

Positions

According to its leaders, the four pillars of the bloc’s political program are pro-Europeanism, economic liberalisation, neutrality, and national reunification.[11] Despite its economic liberalism, it also supports strong social welfare programs, specifically in support of families, the elderly, children,[2] and people with autism or ADHD.[12] Additionally, the Bloc advocates for sustainable development and environmental sustainability.[13]

According to its website, the Alternative Bloc promotes a political platform based on human values, respect for diversity, professionalism in defending the public interest, and openness to sustainable international partnerships. The Bloc views European integration as Moldova’s most important constructive challenge, seeing it as a path to lasting development and national unity.[14]

On the national identity question, the bloc positions itself as anti-Moldovenist without advocating for the unification of Moldova and Romania.[9] However, despite this position, the bloc has announced its willingness to collaborate with all other political parties, including unionist ones.[15]

Media outlets have variously called the bloc centrist[7] or centre-left,[1] and, according to some, it is seeking to occupy the political space formerly held by the Democratic Party of Moldova prior to its electoral collapse in the 2021 election.[1]

Elections

On 11 August 2025, the bloc presented its electoral list for the upcoming parliamentary election to the Central Electoral Commission of Moldova. Ceban is the list's lead candidate, however he has stated that he intends to refuse his seat if elected and remain the mayor of Chișinău. He is followed by Stoianoglo, Chicu, Tkachuk, and the sole incumbent Alternative MP, Gaik Vartanean.[16] Overall, the National Alternative Movement holds a majority of candidates on the list.[10]

Reactions

Igor Grosu, president of the governing Party of Action and Solidarity, has accused the bloc of being pro-Russian.[17] Meanwhile, bloc leader Ion Ceban has accused PAS of not doing enough to bring Moldova into the European Union.[18]

Igor Dodon, president of the opposition Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, has welcomed the creation of the bloc as an alternative to PAS for the pro-European and pro-Romanian electorate, while reaffirming his and his party's opposition to these positions.[19]

Tudor Ulianovschi, president of the European Social Democratic Party (previously known as Democratic Party of Moldova), stated that his party had not been invited and that "it is important to see the actions, not just the statements."[20] PSDE and MAN previously planned to merge.[21]

Irina Vlah, president of the Heart of Moldova Republican Party, called on the alliance to sign a declaration committing not to support PAS.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Expert: Blocul Alternativa vrea să capteze voturile de centru-stânga". stiri.md. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  2. ^ a b "Blocul Alternativa propune un program social amplu pentru susținerea familiilor, vârstnicilor și copiilor: „Investiția în oameni este investiție în viitor"". Telegraph Moldova - Agenție de presă. Retrieved 2025-04-25.
  3. ^ "Blocul Alternativa: PAS protejează corupția mare și a transformat legea într-un instrument de represiune a cetățenilor". Telegraph Moldova - Agenție de presă. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
  4. ^ "Moldova: Politicieni proruşi, inclusiv Stoianoglo, şi-au unit forţele într-un nou bloc, "Alternativa". Ei se declară "proeuropeni"". February 2025.
  5. ^ "Anatol Țăranu: Pericolul cel mai mare pentru actuala guvernare îl reprezintă blocul "Alternativa"". 20 February 2025.
  6. ^ "Investigație: Alternativa europeană a unor politicieni cu trecut prorus".
  7. ^ a b "Moldova: Politicieni proruşi, inclusiv Stoianoglo, şi-au unit forţele într-un nou bloc, "Alternativa". Ei se declară "proeuropeni"". www.digi24.ro (in Romanian). 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-03-07.
  8. ^ "Ceban, Stoianoglo, Chicu și Tkaciuk creează blocul politic Alternativa". IPN (in Romanian). 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  9. ^ a b "Noul bloc Alternativa pledează pentru integrarea europeană ca obiectiv major al țării". IPN (in Romanian). 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-03-05.
  10. ^ a b "Candidați la funcția de deputat – Blocul Alternativa" (in Romanian). Retrieved 2025-08-16.
  11. ^ "Blocul ALTERNATIVA lansează patru piloni pentru o guvernare responsabilă și un viitor demn al Republicii Moldova". ALERTA.MD (in Romanian). 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  12. ^ "Cazurile de autism și ADHD, în creștere: Mesajul Blocului Alternativa". stiri.md. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  13. ^ "Blocul Alternativa" (in Romanian). Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  14. ^ "About Us – Blocul Alternativa". Retrieved 2025-08-20.
  15. ^ "Stoianoglo: Blocul Alternativa, deschis colaborării cu toate partidele". stiri.md. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
  16. ^ "Blocurile de opoziție „Patriotic" și „Alternativa" și-au depus listele de candidați la CEC". moldova.europalibera.org. Retrieved 2025-08-12.
  17. ^ Conovali, Mihaela (2025-02-14). "Grosu, despre o eventuală coaliție cu blocul Alternativa: "Să se lepede întâi de satana" VIDEO". NewsMaker (in Romanian). Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  18. ^ "Investigație: Alternativa europeană a unor politicieni cu trecut prorus". stiri.md. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  19. ^ "Ce a declarat Dodon despre blocul Alternativa, liderii săi și poziția lor". noi.md (in Russian). Retrieved 2025-03-09.
  20. ^ OPINIE! Președintele PSDE, Tudor Ulianovschi spune că formațiunea pe care o reprezintă nu a fost invitată să facă parte din Blocul „Alternativa”. Cinema1 (in Romanian). 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  21. ^ "Ați chemat "Alternativa"?". noi.md (in Romanian). 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
  22. ^ "Irina Vlah invites "Alternativa" to sign pact against an alliance with PAS". ipn.md. 2025-02-10. Retrieved 2025-03-11.
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