The pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) is tentatively in the lead in the parliamentary elections in Moldova, according to the results of the first protocols processed by the Moldovan CEC.
After processing 18% of ballots, the table of results of the parliamentary elections looks as follows:
– “Action and Solidarity” (PAS) – 38 per cent
– “Patriotic Bloc” – 34%
– “Democracy at Home” PP – 7.65%
-Bloc “ALTERNATIVA” – 6.52 per cent.
– “Our Party” – 6.41%
In Moldova, where parliamentary elections were held, the polling stations have already closed, while in other countries the voting process continues until 21:00 local time. According to the country’s CEC, more than 1.59 million Moldovan citizens have now voted, which is 51.9 per cent of the total number of voters. More than 1.32 million or 47.41 per cent voted on the territory of Moldova, while the rest voted at polling stations abroad.
These elections are seen as a key moment for the future of Moldova, which is a candidate country for EU accession. The ruling pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, has held a parliamentary majority since 2021. However, polls show that PAS could lose that majority as opposition parties struggle to attract voters concerned about rising prices, poverty and a slowing economy. The need to form a coalition government could complicate PAS efforts to get Moldova into the EU by 2030, analysts say.