US EditionMoldova Validates Parliamentary Vote 52% Turnout as Protests Erupt Over Irregularities
Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity won over 50% of votes amid claims of extensive Russian cyberattacks, disinformation, and destabilization efforts, officials said.
- Moldovans voted in parliamentary elections crucial for their EU future amid claims of "massive Russian interference" before the vote.
- The electoral commission reported a turnout of just under 52%, consistent with the previous elections in 2021.
- Moldova's pro-EU party appears to have won against a Russia-leaning rival, marking a significant election in its history.
- President Sandu warned voters, 'Don't play with your vote or you'll lose everything!' to emphasize the importance of participation.
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With a majority of pro-European forces, President Sandu wants to continue the EU course after the parliamentary election in Moldova. Russia-friendly opposition failed in the vote.
Moldova’s pro-EU party wins election amid Russian interference claims
Moldova’s ruling pro-European party PAS has won Sunday’s parliamentary election with a narrow majority, cementing its position despite heavy Russian pressure. Preliminary results show the party received over 50 percent of votes, compared with about 24 percent for pro-Russian opposition groups. Turnout was about 52 percent, including high participation among Moldovans voting abroad. President Maia Sandu had called the election one of the most imp…
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Moldova remains on course for Europe. In the contested parliamentary election, the pro-European PAS can scarcely defend its absolute majority and continue to rule without coalition partners. Moscow complains that hundreds of thousands of voters living in Russia have been excluded.
During the parliamentary election in Moldova, the governing party PAS prevailed. President Maia Sandu is confirmed. The opposition complains of obstacles in the vote.
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Moldova's pro-EU party hails poll win despite 'dirty' Russian tactics
Moldova's ruling pro-EU party on Monday hailed victory in polls overshadowed by accusations of Russian interference, evoking an "extraordinarily difficult struggle" to gain a slim parliamentary majority.
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