Shortly before midnight, the Central Election Commission announced the completion of counting votes at all 1,988 polling stations within Moldova, including those where residents of the non-government-controlled Transnistria region voted.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu announced her victory in the presidential elections.
Bloomberg wrote this on Monday, November 4.
“The former World Bank employee’s victory has tested the resilience of pro-European sentiment on Europe’s eastern border. This victory is of particular importance as Russia steps up its efforts to cut ties with countries in the region. in the West,” the newspaper wrote.
According to preliminary data from the Central Election Commission, Sandu received almost 55% of the vote, with almost 99% of the votes counted, ahead of his rival Alexander Stoianoglo, a former chief prosecutor who promised to keep close relations with the Kremlin. He received 45% of the popular vote.
Sandu pledged to continue European integration even against a scenario of divided public opinion and active opposition from Russia.
Two weeks ago, Moldova’s referendum results were overwhelmingly in favor of joining the EU, although referendum polls showed overwhelming support for the transition.
Moldovan authorities have revealed Moscow’s widespread interference in elections aimed at destabilization. Moldova’s national security adviser, Stanislav Sekrieru, reported several incidents, including organized transport of voters and bomb threats to polling stations abroad.
At the same time, Stoianoglo expressed hope that “from now on we will put an end to the hatred and division imposed on us.”
“In the future of our country there is no place for senseless conflicts, there is a place for unity and mutual respect.
According to the Central Election Commission, the turnout for the election was 54%. This is more than the first round. 1.6 million citizens came to vote. The most active voters are 56-65 years old. Young people aged 18-25 are the least active voters.
Moldovan authorities have reported large-scale Russian interference in the presidential elections.
It was previously reported that several buses of Moldovans permanently residing in Russia were brought to Moldova to vote in the second round of presidential elections. Moreover, the trip is free for them.
We remind you that on the eve of the second round of presidential elections, citizens of Moldova began to receive anonymous messages with threats en masse.
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