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We must speed up the implementation of reforms and consolidate our democracy."
She was also critical of herself, noting Russia will not stop, neither in our country nor elsewhere in Europe,
Russia and Ilan Shor's criminal group invested a sum equivalent to 1% of our gross domestic product to influence this election. There was phenomenal pressure and an enormous amount of disinformation and manipulation,
said Valeriu Pasa, chairman of the civil society organization Watchdog The people of Moldova have reaffirmed their trust in your leadership, stability and commitment to a European future,
wrote European Council President Charles Michel Congratulations to Maia Sandu for her re-election as president of the Republic of Moldova,
wrote Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, whose country is one of the top destinations for Moldovans living abroad Democracy has triumphed over all interference and maneuvers. France will continue to stand by Moldova on its European path,
wrote French President Emmanuel Macron We reaffirmed our commitment to work together on our path to a common goal — membership in the European Union. We coordinated our next steps, and I invited President Sandu to visit Ukraine,
Moldovans have shown once again their determination to build a European future despite hybrid attempts to undermine democracy,
EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell chimed in, with a dig at Russia Alexandr Stoianoglo, the president of the people of Moldova, won the real victory in the presidential elections,
I hope the government will understand the results, especially the one obtained on Moldovan soil that was a negative one for them, both in the referendum and the presidential election,
20-year-old student Artur, who did not give his surname, said in Chisinau on Monday, referring to the more than 50% support for Stoianoglo from voters within Moldova Our diaspora has given us yet another lesson today, one that we should all learn from,
said Sandu, a former World Bank official We must understand that we only won a battle, ... and the war will continue till after the parliamentary election — and actually that’s where all Russia’s bets are on.”
Maia Sandu is an illegitimate president, recognized only by her sponsors and supporters abroad. The people of Moldova feel betrayed and robbed,
the party claimed in a statement, decrying "blocking of voters' access" and other alleged irregularities in the vote, in which Sandu benefitted from strong support from the country's large diaspora Only true security and a peaceful, united Europe can guarantee each person and every family the confidence to face tomorrow with hope and certainty,
For months, Russia sought to undermine Moldova's democratic institutions and election processes. But Russia failed,
Moldovans have made a clear choice,
Residents of Moldova made a decision on 3 November 2024, indicating their desire to change this government. Residents of Moldova will continue to make decisions in the upcoming parliamentary elections,
the Party of Socialists said Maia Sandu has become the 'president of the diaspora'. The Party of Socialists does not recognise the voting at polling stations abroad which resulted in Sandu being declared the winner,
the party said in a statement The amount of election interference is striking and a warning sign for what's to come in countries inside and outside of the EU. For now this is a welcome dose of good news,
one EU diplomat told Reuters I fully understand that this vote was also driven by the need for change – changes that society has been awaiting. I want you to know – I have heard all voices, including the critical ones,
Sandu said in a victory speech
