Overview

• With 96–98% of ballots counted, the Central Election Commission put Action and Solidarity near 49% and the Patriots’ Block about 25%.
• The partial tally indicates Action and Solidarity may miss single‑party control of the 101‑seat parliament, pending certification and seat allocation.
• Opposition leader Igor Dodon declared the opposition “won” by denying a majority, alleging irregularities and urging a Sept. 29 protest in Chișinău.
• Coalition talks are expected if the governing party falls short, a prospect that could complicate efforts to accelerate EU accession.
• Authorities said before the vote they raided 250 locations, detained 74 people, and disrupted suspected Russia‑linked influence operations.