Moldova’s parliamentary elections have delivered one of the tightest results in the nation’s recent history, exposing deep divisions within the electorate and sparking accusations of fraud, administrative abuse, and disenfranchisement. The ruling pro-European Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), led by President Maia Sandu, narrowly emerged victorious with 50.2% of the vote, according to official results announced by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) on September 29. The opposition bloc, however, insists the outcome is tainted, with nearly half of the electorate backing pro-Russian or Eurosceptic forces.

The election, closely watched by both Brussels and Moscow, is seen as pivotal in determining Moldova’s geopolitical trajectory-whether it accelerates its European Union integration or shifts back toward neutrality and stronger ties with Russia.

The official count placed PAS just over the 50% mark, giving Sandu’s party the ability to form a parliamentary majority without coalition partners. In contrast, the Patriotic Electoral Bloc, a coalition advocating for constitutional neutrality and closer relations with Russia, secured 24.2%, emerging as the largest opposition force. Smaller parties also performed well enough to enter parliament, reflecting the fractured nature of Moldovan politics: the centrist Alternativa took 8%, the left-leaning and Eurosceptic Our Party won 6.2%, while the pro-European PPDA managed 5.6%. Several smaller parties failed to pass the electoral threshold.

Despite the numbers, the opposition has cast serious doubts on the legitimacy of PAS’s win. Former President........

© Blitz