Moldovan Protesters Defy LGBT+ Parade Ban, Sparking Tensions

Protesters in Chisinau, Moldova, demonstrated against a planned LGBT+ pride parade on June 3, 2025, expressing concerns about traditional values. The protest, organized by the "Next Generation" group from the "Victorie" bloc, took place peacefully outside the EU mission in Chisinau. One organizer, Toma Mavrogheni, stated, "We know our country, we know our people are against this." Another, Maxim Andreev, expressed optimism that traditional family values would prevail. The Chisinau Municipal Council recently banned the parade, yet organizers plan to proceed, citing the ban as illegal. The event highlights a clash between traditional and progressive values in Moldova, and the role of the EU in this context. The video provides valuable insight into the perspectives of those involved and the broader social and political implications.