Tag: Parliamentary Elections


  • Pro-European PAS wins Moldova’s legislative elections, shaping its EU path

    Pro-European PAS wins Moldova’s legislative elections, shaping its EU path

    Results at a glance Moldova’s parliamentary vote produced a decisive outcome for the pro-European Party Action and Solidarity (PAS). According to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) website, PAS secured 50.03% of the votes, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc finished with 24.26%. These figures place PAS in a strong position to govern, with a clear mandate…

  • Moldova Elections: PAS Takes Lead as Pro-European Momentum Shapes 2025 Vote

    Moldova Elections: PAS Takes Lead as Pro-European Momentum Shapes 2025 Vote

    Context: Moldova’s pivotal parliamentary vote Moldova’s parliamentary elections, held amid a tense political climate, have produced a clear lead for the pro‑European Party Action and Truth (PAS). The official count puts PAS at 44.5% of the vote, ahead of the pro‑Russian Patriotic Bloc, which trails with 27.7%. The contest is intended to determine the country’s…

  • Moldova Elections: Pro-EU PAS Leads as Counting Continues

    Moldova Elections: Pro-EU PAS Leads as Counting Continues

    Overview of the Vote With more than three-quarters of ballots tallied, Moldova’s pro-European party PAS is leading the parliamentary race. Official figures show PAS, the party of President Maia Sandu, hovering around 44% of the vote, ahead of the pro-Russian Patriotic Block at roughly 28%. As counting proceeds, the PAS margin appears to widen, and…

  • Moldova Wraps Up Parliamentary Elections as Turnout Reaches 52%

    Moldova Wraps Up Parliamentary Elections as Turnout Reaches 52%

    Turnout and the Electoral Landscape Moldova has completed its parliamentary elections, with polling stations closing across the country. The Central Election Commission reported a turnout of about 52%, estimating that roughly 1.6 million citizens participated in the vote. Deputies are elected for four-year terms, and the Parliament comprises 101 seats. The election rules set thresholds…

  • Moldova Elections: Pro-EU PAS Leads as Votes Are Counted

    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…

  • Moldova Elections: Pro-European PAS Leads, No Majority Yet

    Moldova Elections: Pro-European PAS Leads, No Majority Yet

    Overview: PAS Leads as Ballots Continue Counting With more than 75 percent of the votes tallied, Moldova’s pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) is leading the parliamentary elections, securing roughly 44 percent of the vote. The race is far from decided, as the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc trails at about 28 percent. As more ballots…

  • Moldova’s Legislative Elections: Turnout at 51.9% as polls close

    Moldova’s Legislative Elections: Turnout at 51.9% as polls close

    Overview of the Vote Voters in Moldova went to the polls for the legislative elections with turnout recorded at 51.9% by 18:00 GMT (20:00 local time). The figure, reported by the electoral commission, compares to 52.3% at the close of the 2021 ballot. Observers note that participation could still evolve as diaspora voters were allowed…

  • Moldova Parliament Elections 2025: Turnout, Thresholds, and Contested Race

    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…

  • Moldova Parliament Elections: Outcomes and Implications

    Moldova Parliament Elections: Outcomes and Implications

    Turnout and initial results Moldova’s Central Election Commission reported a turnout of about 52 percent as polling stations closed, with roughly 1.6 million citizens participating in the parliamentary vote that will shape the country for the next four years. The election determines 101 deputies who will sit in parliament and set the course for governance,…

  • Violent Protests Erupt in The Hague Amid Rising Tensions

    Violent Protests Erupt in The Hague Amid Rising Tensions

    Violent Protests in The Hague In a shocking display of unrest, The Hague witnessed violent protests on Saturday that left many in shock and raised alarms about rising extremism in the Netherlands. Thousands of right-wing extremists clashed with police, culminating in confrontations that saw law enforcement deploy tear gas and water cannons to disperse the…