The surprisingly strong performance on Sunday by President Maia Sandu's Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) against the Patriotic Bloc was a relief for the government and its EU partners, who accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote. "The people of Moldova... chose democracy, reform, and a European future, in the face of pressure and interference from Russia," Antonio Costa, president of the European Council which represents the EU's 27 member states, said on X. "We have done our best to provide the conditions for the people from the Transdniestrian region who have been genuinely participating in the election process ... to come and vote and they have been able to do that," she said.
Author: Dan Peleschuk
Published at: 2025-09-28 22:27:00
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