Moldova's democratic victory: Sandu wins amidst turmoil
- Moldova, you have triumphed. Today, you gave a lesson in democracy that should be written in history textbooks, said Maia Sandu, on Sunday night and into Monday. Unofficial results indicate that she received 54% of the votes in the second round. Sandu expressed her satisfaction and emphasized the importance of this victory.
8:14 AM EST, November 4, 2024
- Today, you have saved Moldova, stated Sandu in gratitude to her voters. Addressing the supporters of her competitor, Alexandr Stoianoglo, she declared: "Nobody lost."
- I promise that I will be the president of all of you. We may have different views, speak different languages, but we all want peace, mutual understanding, and a good life for our children. This is my goal for Moldova in the coming years, Sandu called for cooperation.
Sandu also pointed out the need for changes in the country. - I fully understand that this vote was driven by a need for change that society is waiting for. She emphasized that I have heard all voices, including the critical ones.
The local media point to a much higher turnout than in the first round. The portal Newsmaker.md even called it "record-breaking." Attention is also drawn to the enormous turnout in the Moldovan diaspora, which analyst Kamil Całus described as "an all-time record."
Russian attacks on the elections in Moldova
Sandu also referred to reports of external interference allegedly carried out by Russia. - Moldova has been attacked in an unprecedented manner in European history—with the help of dirty money, illegal buying of votes, and hostile interference in the electoral process, she warned.
After counting the votes from 98% of election commissions, Sandu's result was 54.3%, which ensured her victory in the second round of the presidential elections.
