(1) Citizens may freely associate themselves in parties and other social-political organisations. They contribute to the definition and expression of the political will of citizens and under the law, participate in elections.

(2) Parties and other social-political organisations shall be equal before the law.

(3) The State shall ensure respect for the legitimate rights and interests of parties and other social-political organisations.

(4) Parties and other social-political organizations which, through their aims or activities, militate against political pluralism, the principles of the rule of law, sovereignty and independence, the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova are unconstitutional.

(5) Secret associations are prohibited.

(6) The activity of parties consisting of foreign nationals is prohibited

(7) Public functions the holders of which may not belong to parties shall be determined by organic law.