Summary
Moldovans voted in parliamentary elections that are important for the country's future relationship with the European Union. The elections are marked by allegations of Russian interference, with Moldovan President Maia Sandu warning about threats to democracy. Two main political groups are competing: the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity and the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc.
Key Facts
- Moldovans participated in elections crucial for their potential European Union membership.
- President Maia Sandu accused Russia of trying to interfere with Moldova's democratic process.
- Election results expected soon, with a voting turnout of just under 52%.
- Main competitors are Sandu's pro-EU party and the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc.
- Over 267,000 Moldovans living abroad, largely pro-Western, voted in the election.
- Reports of bomb threats occurred at polling stations in several countries.
- Moldova's Transnistria region, a pro-Russian enclave, presents additional voting challenges.
- Allegations of Russian efforts to spread misinformation and influence the vote have surfaced.
