Mureșan: Sunday’s vote decides between EU prosperity or Russian vulnerability for Moldova
The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova, scheduled for September 28, hold significance that extends beyond the country's borders. These elections are crucial not only for Moldova's European future but also for the security of Romania and the European Union. Siegfried Mureșan, the President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova, emphasizes that these elections represent a clear choice: integration into the European Union or increased vulnerability to Russian influence.
“Sunday’s vote is not just about who will govern the Republic of Moldova for the next four years. It is a choice between a prosperous, independent Moldova, within the European Union, or a vulnerable Moldova, within Russia’s sphere of influence”, declared the MEP.
Mureșan argues that the outcome of the election has direct implications for regional stability: “We can all be safe only if the Republic of Moldova is also safe, stable and integrated into the EU. We will not be fully safe with an influential Russia at our borders, in the Republic of Moldova.”
The European official urged citizens in the country and in the diaspora to participate massively in the vote, emphasizing that a high turnout will thwart Moscow’s attempts to influence the outcome.
*"I urge all citizens of the Republic of Moldova – both in the country and in the diaspora – to go out to vote. Their vote is important for the entire European Union. A high turnout, including from the diaspora, will thwart Russia's plan to influence these elections," concluded Mureșan.
We note that, in an interview with Radio Moldova, MEP Eugen Tomac also emphasised that the parliamentary elections on September 28 will be decisive for the Republic of Moldova's geopolitical direction and its future within the European Union.
According to him, the outcome of the election may block or accelerate the process of European integration, given that the Russian Federation seeks to destabilize the country and maintain it in an area that it can control politically and strategically.
On September 28, the Republic of Moldova will hold parliamentary elections, during which citizens will elect 101 deputies to the 12th Parliament – the only legislative body of the state.
The election will be validated if at least one third of the voters registered on the electoral lists turn out to vote. Access to Parliament is conditional on reaching the electoral threshold specified by law: 5% for political parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.
2,274 polling stations will be open for voting day: 1,973 on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, including 12 intended for residents of the left bank of the Nistru, and 301 stations abroad. In the Chisinau electoral district, including the suburbs, voters will have 313 stations at their disposal.
