Order of Freedom (Moldova)
| Order of Freedom Ordinul Libertății | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by the President of Moldova | |
| Type | Civil order |
| Established | 14 August 2025 |
| Country | Moldova |
| Ribbon |  |
| Status | Active |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Honour |
| Next (lower) | Order of Allegiance to the Fatherland |
The Order of Freedom (Romanian: Ordinul Libertății) is a state award of Moldova, established on 14 August 2025. It is 5 out 7 in the Moldovan honours system.[1]
Description
On 10 July 2025, the parliament of Moldova voted for the establishment of the Order of Freedom, an initiative was backed by 62 MPs.[2] It was signed into law on 14 August by President Maia Sandu. According to Moldovan law, the Order of Freedom is awarded solely on August 27, Independence Day.[3]
The Order of Freedom is conferred for:[4]
- Promoting democracy, human rights, equal rights, freedom, pluralism and tolerance
- Protecting and promoting the cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, of the nation and of national minorities
- Supporting charity actions, promoting inclusion and assuming social commitment
References
- ↑ "Parliament approved a new law providing for state distinctions. The Order of Freedom and the Order of Academic Merit were established". Cotidianul. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ "New order to be established in Moldova - Order of Freedom". www.moldpres.md. 2025-07-10. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ "Order of Freedom and Academic Merit Medal set up in Moldova". www.moldpres.md. 2025-08-14. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
- ↑ "LEGE Nr. 190 din 10-07-2025 privind distincțiile de stat ale Republicii Moldova". Retrieved 2025-12-04.