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Moldova’s Pro‑EU PAS Wins Parliamentary Majority as Sandu Declares Victory

The result keeps Moldova on a pro‑EU course despite opposition challenges.

Overview

  • Final tallies show the ruling Action and Solidarity Party won 55 of 101 seats, while the pro‑Russia Patriots bloc took 26.
  • President Maia Sandu said Moldova’s path toward EU membership is secured, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen publicly welcomed the outcome.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov questioned the process, citing fewer overseas polling stations in Russia and alleged irregularities raised by some political forces.
  • Opposition leader Igor Dodon called supporters to protest, but roughly 200 people gathered in Chișinău and no major disturbances were reported.
  • Authorities had conducted about 250 searches and detained 74 people before the vote over suspected Russia‑linked interference, framing security concerns around the election.