Sandu's party secures majority in parliament, sidelining pro-Russian opposition
Photo: Moldova's President Maia Sandu (Getty Images)
Moldovan President Maia Sandu's ruling party, Action and Solidarity, will retain a parliamentary majority following the elections, reports Radio Europa/Liberă Moldova.
Moldova's Central Electoral Commission approved the parliamentary election results today, giving Action and Solidarity (PAS) a decisive victory. The party will hold 55 seats, securing a comfortable majority in the 101-seat parliament.
The main opposition, the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc, led by Igor Dodon, will take 26 seats. Other parties entering parliament will receive between six and eight seats each.
Moldova's Constitutional Court now has 10 days to confirm the results.
Moldova elections
The September 28 vote was the first held under the new Electoral Code. Action and Solidarity won more than 50% of the vote.
Reports indicated that Russia tried to influence the outcome by promoting Kremlin-aligned political forces. There were numerous claims of alleged bomb threats at polling stations abroad.
Moldova's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the country had prepared for such scenarios and is cooperating with other nations to ensure the electoral process remains unaffected.
For a detailed look at how the elections unfolded and what comes next, read RBC-Ukraine's report: "Moldova chooses Europe: Inside Sandu's stunning win over pro-Russian forces."
