"The 2024 elections in Moldova offer powerful evidence of the critical role that independent media play in building societal resilience to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). In a highly contested media environment, independent outlets helped to counter Kremlin-backed narratives and attempts to polarise public opinion. Operating with only a fraction of the resources deployed by authoritarian actors, these outlets delivered accurate, timely, and accessible information to the public at a time when the country’s political future hung in the balance. However, while the exposés of voter manipulation during Moldova’s elections represent an important victory, the information war is far from over. Without sustained strategic investment, even the most resilient media will struggle to withstand the scale and sophistication of coordinated efforts to contaminate the public discourse. The Moldova example shows what is possible when the right conditions are put in place, but underscores what is at stake if that support weakens. The following recommendations are grounded in these experiences. Aimed at media practitioners, they highlight approaches that could be replicated or adapted by editorial teams in comparable environments. They focus on how independent media can pre-empt disinformation, reach communities that do not form part of their traditional audience, and build public value in complex and contested media landscapes." (Conclusions, page 12)