Published November 04,2024
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European leaders expressed on Monday help for Maia Sandu following her re-election as president of Moldova in Sunday’s presidential run-off, defeating Alexandr Stoianoglo.
With over 99% of the ballots counted, Sandu led by 54.41% towards Stoianoglo’s 44.59%, the Central Election Commission stated.
French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Sandu on X, emphasizing that democracy has prevailed over interference and manipulation, referring to claims of Russian interference.
He reaffirmed France’s dedication to standing by Moldova on its European path, saying “France will continue to stand by Moldova on its European journey.”
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola stated on X that she reached out to Sandu, congratulating her on what she termed an “outstanding victory.”
Metsola invited Sandu to the European Parliament, highlighting her management as pivotal to Moldova’s European future and the theme of hope overcoming concern.
The German Foreign Office congratulated Sandu whereas acknowledging the “challenges” confronted through the electoral course of, together with accusations of vote shopping for and threats towards polling stations.
“The people of Moldova have spoken: A majority wants to continue on the path toward the EU,” it stated in an announcement, and reaffirmed its help, noting the resilience of Moldovans.
European Council President Charles Michel and EU High Representative Josep Borrell additionally recommended Sandu’s victory.
Michel remarked on the reaffirmation of belief in Sandu’s management, stability, and dedication to a European future.
Borrell praised the Moldovan folks’s dedication to pursue their European aspirations regardless of “hybrid threats” to their democracy.
The runoff adopted an preliminary spherical of voting held two weeks in the past, wherein Sandu, who’s considered as pro-Western, fell wanting securing 50% of the ballots wanted to win a second time period.
Source: www.anews.com.tr