Overview of the Moldova 2025 parliamentary elections
The Republic of Moldova held its parliamentary elections amid high expectations about the country’s political direction. With exit polls not in use, the first signals come from partial results as counting proceeds across 2,274 polling stations. The most recent updates show the Party Action and Solidarity (PAS), aligned with President Maia Sandu, taking a lead in these early counts, while the Patriotic Bloc—an alliance of pro-Russian forces—trails behind.
As of the latest tallies: what the partial results reveal
According to the Central Election Commission, after processing 1,185 stations – about 52.11% – and tallying 537,228 votes, the partial results are as follows:
- PAS – 42.56% (228,641 votes)
- Blocul Patriotic – 29.80% (160,112 votes)
- BE “Alternativa” – 7.96% (42,773 votes)
- PPDA – 6.76% (36,311 votes)
- Partidul Nostru – 6.39% (34,344 votes)
- PP PSDE – 1.13% (6,064 votes)
Earlier updates through the evening show PAS still expanding its share as more sections are centralized. For context, the electoral rules set thresholds at 5% for parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independents. The tone from officials has been that larger cities will reveal results more slowly, while smaller precincts tend to tip first.
Key players in Moldova’s 2025 elections
Partidul Acțiune și Solidaritate (PAS) – the pro-European party backing President Maia Sandu. This bloc has been steadily consolidating support as counting progresses.
Blocul Patriotic – a coalition of pro-Russian and opposition groups, including figures linked to the former administration and regional leaders. This bloc remains a central counterweight to PAS in the early results.
BE “Alternativa” – led by a pro-Russian mayor of Chișinău, Ion Ceban, and noted for its role as a challenge to PAS in several urban centers.
Other significant actors include PPDA and Partidul Nostru, both polling above or near the threshold in some updates, while several smaller parties and independents remain below the electoral bar in these early counts.
Turnout and diaspora dynamics
Voter participation has been a major topic, with early data showing a turnout around half the eligible electorate by evening. Diaspora participation has been particularly pronounced in some estimates, reflecting Moldova’s transnational vote as citizens cast ballots abroad in major centers. Observers note that diaspora voting patterns could influence final seat distribution, especially given the thresholds that shape parliamentary composition.
What to watch next
Two realities frame the coming hours and days: first, the rapid pace of results depends on centralizing more precinct data; second, the absence of exit polls means analysts must rely on these partial tallies to gauge seat projections. With 52% of precincts counted, analysts will wait for a fuller picture before projecting governing coalitions. The next updates will reveal whether PAS maintains its momentum or if the Patriotic Bloc begins to close the gap as urban centers report in.
Implications for Moldova’s political course
The evolving tally underscores Moldova’s ongoing choice between a pro-European trajectory and closer alignment with Russia-backed blocs. As counting continues, observers will evaluate not only who wins a parliamentary majority but also how parties reconfigure alliances in a polarized environment. The parliamentary outcome will influence Moldova’s domestic reforms and its European Union alignment, especially in areas like rule of law and governance transparency.
Conclusion
These partial results mark an early, cautiously optimistic sign for PAS, with the party expanding its lead as more ballots are counted. Moldova’s path forward will hinge on how accurately final results reflect urban versus rural voting, diaspora participation, and the capacity of all parties to translate votes into seats under the 5%/7%/2% thresholds.
