“The Kremlin counts on your fatigue,” Sandu said, appealing especially to those who feel disappointed and tired of the current state of affairs. The president expressed the belief that only through high election attendance it would be possible to “save the country” from returning pro -Russian forces to power.
Sandu reminded her personal commitment to the fight against the oligarchs, which she started ten years ago as an ordinary citizen. She emphasized that social activities led to the collapse of the oligarchic regime, symbolized by the politician Vladimir Plahotniuc, who had to leave Moldova. She also drew attention to key events in 2020-2021, when pro-democratic and pro-European forces gained an advantage in the presidential and parliamentary elections.
Elections in Moldova. The president calls
“Moldova is our home, it deserves our time and attention. Go to the elections and vote for yourself and for Moldova” – the president appealed, emphasizing that the effects of both action and inaction are felt for the whole country.
From 2021 in Moldova, the pro -European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has been ruled by Sandu. In Friday's speech, the president admitted that her rule fell for a difficult period in the history of the country. She mentioned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, various crises and a complicated situation inherited from previous governments as key challenges of the last four years. She also drew attention to reforms and support from Western partners, which allowed to start the integration process with the European Union.
Sandu also referred to social moods, admitting that some citizens may feel bitterness or fatigue. “I know that some will say that too little has been done, that they are disappointed or tired of saving the country. This is what the Kremlin and corrupt people count on this.” She noted, warning against passivity in the face of a key moment for Moldova.
Elections on September 28
During the elections that will take place on September 28, one of the main challenges will be the decision of the citizens regarding the direction in which the country will go. Losing the majority through the belt can open the path of pro -Russian groups that criticize cooperation with the EU and present eurosceptic attitudes.
Analysts point out that the Moldovan diaspora can play a key role in maintaining the current majority through the belt. However, data from surveys carried out on the spot indicate a high percentage of undecided, which significantly hinders the forecasts regarding the result of the vote. Elections are a key moment for the eurointegration process of the country, which has been balancing between the influence of Russia and the West for years.
