In the Republic of Moldova, parliamentary elections began at 07:00 local time. According to the Central Election Commission, 1961 polling stations are operating across the country. In addition, 301 polling stations have been set up abroad, where voting hours are determined depending on the region.
In these elections, the ruling “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) party, led by incumbent President Maia Sandu and advocating for European Union membership, is competing against three pro-Russian political forces. These are the “Patriots” bloc, the “Alternativa” bloc, and the “Our Party” party. In addition, two more parties were removed from the elections beforehand.
In her address, President Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of the elections, saying:
“In this process, the fate of Moldova will be decided. Because it is the parliament that determines the future of our country. The main issue is membership in the European Union. The Kremlin has allocated hundreds of millions of euros to finance pro-Russian parties and to buy voters’ voices. Vote fairly for the prosperous future of Moldova.”
