In this interview, Brigitta Triebel, Head of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Office in the Republic of Moldova, explains what Western Europe can learn from a frontline democracy like Moldova. She underlines that resilience against Russia’s hybrid war is not just about big budgets, but about clear goals, a sober understanding of the threat, and strong social cohesion, where citizens openly discuss disinformation, cybersecurity, and the defence of democratic values. The conversation explores how external pressure and internal challenges (corruption, polarization, electoral manipulation) intersect, why collective resilience is one of Europe’s strongest assets, and how the Moldova Security Forum has become a crucial platform for connecting Moldovan experts with a wider European network. Watch the interview to understand why Moldova is seen as a frontline state for Europe, and why German and European support is not only an act of solidarity, but a strategic interest in a stable, democratic, and European Moldova.
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This material was produced with financial support from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Swedish MFA) and the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF). Its content is the sole responsibility of the European Institute for Development Policy (EURODEV) in partnership with PISA and does not necessarily reflect the views of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs or the GMF.