Moldova Stays on EU Path Despite Moscow’s Pressure

In Moldova’s parliamentary elections, the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity retained its absolute majority, winning 55 out of 101 seats. This result keeps the country firmly on its path toward EU integration, despite Russia’s efforts to sway the outcome and deepen internal divisions.

Source The New York Times

The election campaign was marked by Russian disinformation, cyberattacks on electoral systems, and attempts to discredit the results. The pro-Russian bloc claimed fraud, declaring about 26 parliamentary mandates invalid.

At the same time, the vote revealed the sharp divide between pro-European and pro-Russian citizens. Moldova’s diaspora strongly supported the EU course, while pro-Russian groups inside the country denounced alleged manipulation. President Maia Sandu emphasized: “The European path is our way forward.”