Moldova’s pro-Western bloc wins elections, prioritizing EU integration despite Russian interference and domestic issues.
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Maia Sandu’s pro-Western bloc won 55 seats in the newly elected parliament, securing a majority, while public opinion shows strong support for Moldova’s Western and European Union orientation, with this support rising to 60 percent. The ruling PAS party achieved 50.2 percent of the vote, similar to previous elections. Observers note that geopolitical alignment has dominated Moldovan politics recently, amidst constant Russian efforts to reverse its course through electoral interference; two pro-Russian parties were eliminated in this year’s elections, which the opposition bloc led by Igor Dodon used to question election regularity. Despite Dodon calling for protests, no significant unrest occurred. Beyond Russian influence, Moldova has faced high inflation, energy supply issues from the east, corruption scandals, and uncertainty regarding the separatist region, but these issues were overshadowed by geopolitical focus. Although the pro-Western bloc praises its work and believes EU entry is possible by 2030, several unfulfilled promises and reform tasks still hinder the country’s desired accession to the European Union.
