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Who won the Moldovan presidential elections: results of the second round, reactions of politicians
Chisinau, November 4, FederalPress. On Sunday, the second round of presidential elections was held in Moldova. Incumbent President Maia Sandu, representing the pro-Western Party of Solidarity of Action, won with 54.43% of the vote. Her opponent, former Prosecutor General Alexandru Stoianoglo, representing the Socialist Party, received 45.57% of the vote, the Central Election Commission reported after processing 98% of the protocols at polling stations.
The elections have become a serious test for Moldovan society, which is divided between supporters of European integration and those who advocate more pragmatic relations with Russia. Sandu actively promotes the process of European integration and the introduction of sanctions against Russia, while Stoianoglo emphasizes the need to maintain stable relations with Russia.
The former prosecutor general also has an absolute advantage in his native Gagauzia. With 85.29% of the protocols counted in the autonomy, he received 95.85% of the votes, while his rival received only 4.15%. Even in the Transnistrian polls, he scored 79.40% after 100% compliance with the protocol, while Sandu scored only 20.60%.
Sociologist Jan Lisniewski pointed to serious divisions in society and predicted that conflicts and crime would increase in the future. According to him, the elections showed that politicians were creating divisions along linguistic, religious and geographical lines. This could have a negative impact on the country's social stability.
Stoianoglo also expressed the opinion that the current situation resembles the disagreements that arose during the referendum on European integration. He noted that migration could lead to more Moldovans being born abroad next year than inside the country. This could worsen the demographic situation and lead to a labor shortage.
The former president noted the lack of support for Sandu within the country and expressed doubts about his ability to effectively govern the country in the context of the growing conflict.
The presidential election in Moldova was not only a political event, but also an event that reflected deep social divisions. The future of the country depends on whether the new leader can unite society and build stable relations with the East and the West.
After the announcement of the results of the first round, Sandu met with supporters and stated that in the future he would take into account the opinion of the other side.
Against the backdrop of growing conflicts and economic difficulties, the new president will face serious problems in his activities, political scientists believe.
Earlier, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the Moldovan opposition was effectively excluded from the electoral process due to persecution and restrictions by the authorities.