In a significant victory for the country’s European orientation, President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) has won a parliamentary majority in Moldova’s recent elections.
Official results show the PAS party secured 50.3% of the vote, granting it 56 seats in the 101-seat legislature. This majority allows the party to form a government independently, without the need for a coalition.
The election was held amid significant tensions, with Moldovan officials accusing Russia of interference. The allegations included a campaign of disinformation, cyberattacks, and the provision of approximately €300 million in funding to influence the political process. However, international observers from the OSCE described the election as competitive and noted no evidence of widespread fraud.
The outcome is seen as a strong endorsement of Moldova’s efforts to join the European Union. The victory was praised by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who framed it as a success for democracy and a setback for Moscow’s influence in the region.
The result solidifies President Sandu’s mandate to continue her pro-Western reform agenda.
