Moldova's Information Resilience Faces Regional and Social Vulnerabilities

• •Moldova's resilience to disinformation has improved, but vulnerabilities remain.
• •Support for EU integration has increased, but regional disparities are significant.
• •Trust in government institutions is notably low compared to religious and educational bodies.

The Republic of Moldova has shown increased resilience to disinformation over the past three years, according to the National Information Resilience Index for 2024-2026. However, significant regional and social disparities leave parts of the population vulnerable to misinformation. The report highlights growing support for EU integration, rising from 52% in 2024 to 57% in 2026, with stark regional differences: 73% support in central regions versus only 8% in UTA Găgăuzia and Taraclia. Trust in institutions varies, with the church receiving the highest trust at 74%, while government trust remains low at 42%. The data was collected from April to May across three years to identify trends in public perception regarding European integration, social cohesion, economic resilience, and national security.