Parliamentary elections were held in Moldova on September 28. Vote counting is ongoing, but the initial results are already in.
First results of the election
As of 10:15 PM, just over a quarter of the ballots had been processed. According to preliminary results, two political forces have emerged as leaders:
- Maia Sandu’s ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) received 39.59%;
- the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc received 31.83%.
Following them were BE ALTERNATIVA, PPDA, and PARTIDUL NOSTRU, each receiving approximately 6-7% of the vote. The remaining parties showed very modest results—1% or less.
As a reminder, the Moldovan Parliament consists of 101 members. The current elections were held under the amended Electoral Code. Around 2,000 polling stations were opened across the country, with another 300 operating outside the country.
Moldova Parliamentary Elections: Between Europe and Moscow
On Sunday, Moldovans went to the polls in an election seen as pivotal for the country’s future. The results will define whether Chisinau continues its path toward the European Union or shifts back under the Kremlin’s sway.
President Maia Sandu and her pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) are competing against strong opposition from Moscow-leaning forces, including former president Igor Dodon.
While surveys suggest that PAS is likely to remain the largest faction in parliament, analysts warn the party may lose its outright majority. Such a scenario could slow down or block reforms needed to advance Moldova’s EU candidacy and strengthen its independence from Russian influence.
