The pro -European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) won in the Sunday parliamentary elections in Moldova about half of all votes castleaving behind other groups, including a pro -Russian patriotic election block (BEP) with a result of 24.26 percent. votes.
Preliminary estimates show that the belt will keep the majority in parliament. For 101 places in the room, this party will probably have about 55 seats.
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Elections in Moldova. Wave of comments from Europe
At the election in Moldova, the attention of all of Europe focused, which can be seen from the wave of comments, which came on Monday.
The Chairman of the European Council Antonio Costa pointed out that Moldovans chose democracy, reforms and the European future, despite the pressure and interference from Russia.
In turn, the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen assured that The EU doors are open to Moldova.
Congratulations were also given by other representatives of EU countries, including French President Emmanuel Macron. “France supports Moldova in its European project and the pursuit of freedom and sovereignty” – he wrote on Platform X.
The President of Ukraine Wołodymyr Zelanski admitted that he had already talked to politicians in Moldova. “I was happy to congratulate Mai a very important victory and wished her many successes. These elections have shown that Russia's destabilizing activities are losing and Moldova wins in Europe. Russian subversive, constant disinformation – nothing worked about it” – wrote President Zelnski.
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“It is important that Moldova has effectively defended herself against threats, together with everyone who helped her. We always support Moldova. We will continue cooperation” – he emphasized.
Russia's reaction to elections in Moldova
The spokesman for the Kremlin Dmitry Pieskov, however, accused the authorities of Moldova that they had prevented participation in the Sunday parliamentary elections to hundreds of thousands of Moldovans living in Russia, because only two election points were opened in this country. When asked if Russia recognizes the results of the election, he replied that some political forces in Moldova talk about violations.
Elections in Moldova. Comments of Polish politicians
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk assessed that the results of the election in Moldova testify to the real courage of the Moldovan nation and the pro -European president of Maja Sandu. “You not only saved democracy and maintained the European course, but also stopped Russia from trying to take control of the entire region. This is a good lesson for all of us, “the Polish prime minister pointed out.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki congratulated the pro -western forces of victory in elections and emphasized: “Poland invariably supports Chisini through reforms and European integration“.
