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Moldova’s Pro‑EU PAS Secures Majority After Tense Election

Authorities describe a vote scarred by cyberattacks, bomb threats, arrests.

Overview

  • The Central Electoral Commission reported PAS at about 50% of the vote, with the Patriotic Bloc near 24%, giving PAS a working majority in the 101-seat parliament after strong participation at overseas polling sites.
  • Officials said electoral systems and government services were targeted by cyberattacks that were neutralized without disrupting voting.
  • The foreign ministry reported false bomb threats against polling stations abroad in countries including Italy, Romania, Belgium, Spain and the United States.
  • Police detained three suspects tied to Transnistria’s security services on allegations of planning post‑election unrest.
  • Patriotic Bloc co‑leader Igor Dodon rejected the result and urged protests, while OSCE observers called the contest competitive despite flaws and the late exclusion of two parties over alleged illegal financing.