PAS Wins Moldovan Elections, Secures Majority to Steer EU Path

Overview

• Official results show the ruling PAS won about 50% of votes and roughly 55 of 101 seats, defeating the pro‑Russia Patriotic Bloc.
• Voter turnout reached 51.9%, with the diaspora’s ballots again weighing heavily in the final tally.
• Moldova’s cybersecurity service said attempted attacks on electoral infrastructure were blocked in real time without disrupting services.
• Police reported dozens of arrests tied to alleged illegal financing and agitation schemes, while pro‑Russian leaders disputed the count and called protests.
• EU leaders and Ukraine welcomed the result; Moscow denied orchestrating interference and complained too few polling stations were available for Moldovans in Russia.