Romanians in Moldova vote for Pro-EU president
Today is the last day of voting in the Republic of Moldova and among the Romanian diaspora for the Romanian presidential elections.
Lucia Vieru
Moldova exceeds first round turnout in Romania vote
As of Sunday, May 18, near noon, over one hundred thousand voters had cast their ballots at the 64 polling stations open in the Republic of Moldova for the second round of the presidential elections in Romania, according to real-time data from Romania's Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP).
Daniela Savin
Voters head to polls in six Moldova localities May 18
On Sunday, May 18, new local elections are scheduled in six localities across the Republic of Moldova to elect their mayors and local councillors in new local elections.
Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election
Nicușor-Daniel Dan is the winner of the Romanian presidential election, securing 53.60% of the valid votes cast, based on the final data following the centralization of all 20,085 vote minutes. Nicușor Dan received a total of 6,168,696 votes, leading by over 829,000 votes against his opponent, George-Nicolae Simion, who garnered 5,338,999 votes, representing 46.40% of the total.
Dumitru Petruleac
Experts: Elections in Romania, a key test for Moldova’s EU path
The presidential elections in Romania, scheduled for this Sunday, are more than just a national democratic exercise; they will significantly shape the country's external relations amidst a tense regional environment in Eastern Europe. Experts in foreign policy and security caution that the election results could impact the future European integration of the Republic of Moldova and Romania's strategic role within the EU and NATO. These insights were discussed during the program IN CONTEXT on Moldova 1.
Lilian Carp: "We will gradually increase the number of states where Moldovan citizens will vote by mail"
More Moldovan citizens will exercise their right to vote by mail in the upcoming elections. Lilian Carp, the deputy and chair of the Parliamentary Committee for National Security, Defense, and Public Order, said in the show "Pe fața" on Moldova 1 that the number of countries offering this option will gradually increase. According to him, the capacities will expand, and the number of countries will also grow.
Rodica Mazur
Expert: Moldova's vote is becoming increasingly influential in Romania's political landscape
The presidential elections in Romania underscore a growing trend: the mobilization of Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova, who are increasingly voting for pro-European candidates. In a statement to Moldova 1, political analyst Laurențiu Pleșca noted that the vote from the Republic of Moldova is crucial in determining the outcome of presidential elections in Romania. He emphasized that the electorate understands the geopolitical significance of supporting a Romania that is part of the EU and NATO.
Polling stations in Moldova have opened for presidential election in Romania. Over 5,600 voters by 2:30 p.m.
Starting today, May 2, Romanian citizens residing in the Republic of Moldova can vote in the presidential elections in Romania. 64 polling stations were established in the Republic of Moldova. These stations will be open for three days—Friday, Saturday, and Sunday—from 07:00 to 21:00.
Bogdan Nigai
Postal voting will be expanded in Japan and Australia for 2025 parliamentary elections
Citizens of Moldova residing in Japan and Australia will be able to vote by mail in the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 28. The Parliament has approved a draft law in its first reading that allows for the partial extension of mail-in voting despite criticism from the opposition.
Expert about the elections in Romania: "The Republic of Moldova will have a say"
The presidential elections in Romania are entering a decisive stage, and the vote of the diaspora, including Romanian citizens in the Republic of Moldova, could have a significant impact on the final result. Sociology expert Tatiana Cojocari also explained in the show IN CONTEXT that the changes that have occurred in Romanian society will influence electoral choices. She anticipates different results compared to the previous election: "things have changed in Romania, and Moldovan citizens understand this."
Igor Grosu urges diaspora to register for the autumn parliamentary elections
The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urged Moldovans in the diaspora to register in advance for the parliamentary elections on September 28. The Parliament Speaker stressed the importance of this election, reiterating that it is "crucial" for the future of the Republic of Moldova.
Eliza Mihalache
Maia Sandu: Autumn elections will determine if Moldova can join the EU by 2027–2028
The citizens' vote in the parliamentary elections this autumn will be decisive for the future European path of the Republic of Moldova, warns President Maia Sandu. The head of state states that only a "responsible" decision, in favor of political forces with a real commitment to European integration, could pave the way for our country's accession to the EU in 2027-2028.