"Moldova's pro-European ruling party held on to its parliamentary majority after Sunday's pivotal election, strengthening the country's attempt to move towards the EU and away from Moscow. With more than 99.9% of ballots counted, President Maia Sandu's Action and Solidarity (PAS) party had 50.03% of the vote, putting it on track to win 55 of the 101 seats in parliament."
"The result marks a significant victory for Sandu, who has staked her presidency on a pro-European course and accused Russia of deploying underhand tactics to sway voters in the impoverished country of 2.4 million people bordering Ukraine and Romania. In Moldova, power is shared between the directly elected president and a prime minister appointed by parliament, with Igor Grosu, the PAS leader and a close ally of Sandu, expected to take the post."
Moldova's Action and Solidarity (PAS) won 50.03% of the vote with more than 99.9% of ballots counted, putting the party on track to win 55 of 101 parliamentary seats. A Moscow-leaning alliance led by former president Igor Dodon received 24.26%. President Maia Sandu has centered her presidency on a pro-European course and accused Russia of using underhand tactics to influence voters. Moldova has about 2.4 million people and borders Ukraine and Romania. Executive power is shared between a directly elected president and a prime minister appointed by parliament, with PAS leader Igor Grosu expected to become prime minister. European capitals welcomed the result amid concerns over Russian influence.
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