US EditionMoldova chose Europe over Russia in key election, say EU leaders
- Moldova’s recent parliamentary election concluded with the pro-European political group led by President Maia Sandu securing just over half of the total votes, achieving a clear majority to continue pursuing EU integration.
- The vote followed substantial Russian interference involving disinformation, vote-buying attempts, and attempts to sway public opinion towards the Moscow-backed Patriotic Bloc.
- The Patriotic Electoral Bloc, a pro-Russian left-wing alliance headed by ex-President Igor Dodon, received 24.2% of the vote amid numerous reports of electoral misconduct, including carousel voting and unauthorized individuals inside polling stations.
- President Maia Sandu stated, "The European path is our way forward," while European Council President Antonio Costa said, "The people of Moldova have spoken and chosen democracy, reform, and a European future."
- The election result secures Moldova’s continued path toward EU membership despite a slight decline in PAS support and ongoing political tension including protests called by Dodon.
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Source link Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I am drilling down on two elections: the Moldovan election and its consequences for
After its victory in the parliamentary election in the Republic of Moldova, the pro-European ruling party wants to continue its efforts to achieve EU accession.
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