Tag: Maia Sandu
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Moldova Elections: Pro-EU PAS Leads as Votes Are Counted
Partial results place PAS ahead As votes were tallied across Moldova, the Action and Solidarity Party, known as PAS and led by the pro-European president Maia Sandu, held a commanding position with about 44.5% of the vote, as roughly 80% of ballots were counted. The Russia-friendly Patriotic Bloc trailed with around 27.8%. The early tally…
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EU-backed PAS leads Moldova’s election as vote count begins
Moldova’s pivotal moment: pro-EU PAS leads as counting begins Moldova is holding a high-stakes parliamentary election that could determine whether the small Eastern European country tilts toward the European Union or leans back toward Russia. The ruling pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) entered the vote with broad domestic support and strong backing from…
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Moldova’s Parliament Election: EU Path at Stake
Overview: Moldova’s pivotal parliamentary election Moldova held its parliamentary election at a moment of high stakes for the country’s future orientation toward Europe and the European Union. The vote is seen as a referendum on Maia Sandu’s pro-European path versus the rise of pro-Russian currents in the capital, Chisinau. Polls opened at dawn and authorities…
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Moldova Parliament Elections 2025: Turnout, Thresholds, and Contested Race
Overview of Moldova’s parliamentary vote Parliamentary elections in Moldova have concluded as polling stations closed and preliminary results began to circulate. The Central Electoral Commission reported a turnout around 52%, with roughly 1.6 million citizens participating in the four-year mandate that will fill Moldova’s 101-seat parliament. The electoral rules set distinct thresholds: independent candidates must…
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Moldova’s 2025 Parliament Elections: Partial Results Confidence Signal
Live snapshot of Moldova’s 2025 parliamentary vote — partial results The Republic of Moldova held parliamentary elections on a tightly watched path toward a pro-European government, with no exit polls and partial results guiding early expectations. As counting progressed, the most detailed figures came from central precincts, revealing how parties and blocs were faring midway…
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Moldova election showdown: Pro-EU vs Pro-Russia blocs
Stakes rise as Moldova heads to the polls Polling stations opened at dawn and closed by 20:00 CET (21:00 local time) as Moldovan voters decided whether the country will continue its Western orientation or allow pro-Russia blocs to gain a majority in Parliament in Chisinau. The outcome is viewed as a critical test of Moldova’s…
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Moldova Elections: Tension as Pro-European PAS Struggles
Backdrop to Moldova’s Vote Moldova heads to parliamentary elections on a day clouded by tension, with both camps accusing the other of manipulation and intimidation as polls open across the country. The pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), in power since 2021, has traditionally led in surveys, but analysts warn that the outcome remains…
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Moldova’s Elections 2025: Tense Climate as Parties Clash
Election in Moldova: a climate of tension Moldova’s parliamentary elections were held amid a cloud of tension, with rival camps accusing each other of manipulation and intimidation. Pre-election polls had largely shown Maia Sandu’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) ahead, the party that has led the country since 2021. Yet analysts warn that…
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Moldova Elections Tense: Pro-EU PAS Faces Pro-Russian Challenge
Context: Moldova’s Vote Under a Cloud of Tension Moldova’s parliamentary election is taking place in a climate of mistrust and alarms over possible interference. The pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), in power since 2021, leads most pre-election polls, but analysts warn that the outcome remains uncertain. In Chisinau, voters describe a country where…
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Putin and Europe Clash on Moldova’s Doorstep as Elections Loom
Moldova’s election is a test for Europe and a frontline in the hybrid war In talks at the United Nations this week, Ukraine’s president warned that Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova as a neighbor, a sentiment echoed by observers who see the country as a strategic battleground in the broader conflict with Russia. Moldova…