Moldova presidential elections: Final results and court review

The Central Electoral Commission announced that it has consolidated the results for the second round of the presidential election and approved the final report to be submitted to the Constitutional Court, according to the institution’s president, Angelica Caraman.

CEC dismisses Socialist Party’s complaints of election irregularities

The Moldovan Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has dismissed multiple complaints submitted by the Socialist Party, ruling them inadmissible due to alleged electoral irregularities. These complaints were reviewed during a CEC session held on Friday, November 8.

Voters who cannot go to the polls can apply for a mobile ballot box by November 16

In the upcoming local elections on November 17, voters who are unable to go to their polling station due to health issues or other valid reasons can request to vote with a mobile ballot box. This announcement comes from the Central Electoral Commission (CEC).

Kremlin-backed campaign targets Moldova's presidential elections

The Kremlin and pro-Russian politicians in Moldova have initiated a coordinated campaign to discredit the presidential elections, which were won by the current pro-European president, Maia Sandu, as reported by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

Sandu’s win in Moldova seen as triumph over Russia’s interference

Russia is facing growing accusations from multiple governments of orchestrating a “massive” effort last Sunday to obstruct the voting of Moldovans abroad.

Moldova's election: Citizens demand reform and accountability

The fight against corruption, reforms across all sectors, and an improved standard of living are among the key expectations citizens hold for the re-elected president following Sunday’s runoff election.

Kremlin targets Moldova with bribery, propaganda, and illicit funds

The Russian Federation is set to intensify efforts to bring the Republic of Moldova back into its sphere of influence in light of the upcoming parliamentary elections, warns Ukraine’s presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak.

Moldova elections reveal high stakes amid Russian interference

The presidential elections were influenced by external interference amid significant geopolitical events, during which the Russian Federation sought to reestablish its influence in the Republic of Moldova, according to Vladislav Kulminski, director of the Institute for Strategic Initiatives.

Socialists challenge the results of the presidential elections: "Alexandr Stoianoglo is the real winner"

The Socialist Party does not recognize the results of the presidential elections, in which the PAS candidate, Maia Sandu, emerged victorious, and the candidate promoted by the political formation, Alexandr Stoianoglo, lost the competition.

Joe Biden about the re-election of Maia Sandu: "Russia has failed"

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, congratulated Maia Sandu for her "historic re-election" as President of the Republic of Moldova. In a statement issued on November 4, the White House praised the firm vote of Moldovans for a democratic and European future, despite attempts at interference from Russia.

Maia Sandu, re-elected as president of the Republic of Moldova

The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) processed all minutes from the presidential runoff. Thus, the candidate of the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), Maia Sandu, wins a new presidential mandate with a score of 55.33%. The candidate of the Socialist Party of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), Alexandr Stoianoglo scored 44.67%.

Presidential runoff // Bomb alerts in 14 polling stations abroad on the day of the second round

The presidential runoff was overshadowed by a series of bomb alerts across various cities abroad, where polling stations were set up for the Moldovan diaspora. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), a total of 14 bomb threats were reported in 13 different cities.