US EditionMoldovans to vote in critical parliamentary election fraught with Russian interference claims
- On September 28, 2025, Moldovans will vote to choose representatives for their 101-member legislative body, an outcome that could shape the nation’s alignment between Eastern and Western influences.
- The election follows years of Moldova's westward path toward the EU amid ongoing Russian interference, including disinformation, vote-buying, and cyberattacks.
- Authorities excluded pro-Russian parties such as Moldova Mare from the election over allegations of illicit funding and vote-buying, while Moldova’s security agencies claim that Russia has invested around €100 million to sway the electoral outcome.
- Valeriu Pasa noted economic hardships may reduce ruling party support but said Russian propaganda could worsen losses from 3% to 9%; Igor Grosu warned losing majority ends EU integration.
- The vote’s outcome will shape Moldova’s EU trajectory amid tensions, with the large diaspora and undecided voters potentially deciding if pro-Western forces retain power.
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Maintaining PAS's majority in the 101-seat parliament will allow it to continue pushing for the goal of EU membership by 2030.
Moldova Votes in Crucial Election as Leaders Warn of Russian Interference
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Moldova has opened polls for parliamentary elections that could decide its path toward the EU or closer ties with Russia. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned of Russian "hybrid war" interference, while President Maia Sandu called it the country's "most consequential election," urging voters to secure Moldova's democratic future. World News | Moldova Votes in Crucial Election as Leaders Warn of…
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The Sunday Guardian LiveMoldova votes in crucial election as leaders warn of Russian interference
Moldova has opened polls for parliamentary elections that could decide its path toward the EU or closer ties with Russia. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned of Russian "hybrid war" interference, while President Maia Sandu called it the country's "most consequential election," urging voters to secure Moldova's democratic future.
Moldova's ruling pro-EU party leads in election marked by alleged Russian interference
Moldova's ruling pro-European party was leading a key parliamentary election on Sunday that could impact the country's quest to join the European Union, with 42pc of votes versus 30pc for the pro-Russian opposition after nearly half the ballots had been counted.
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