Moldova's lesson in democracy: Sandu's historic win amid challenges
- Moldova, you have triumphed. Today you gave a lesson in democracy that should be written in history textbooks, said Maia Sandu on Sunday evening. 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.
- Today you have saved Moldova, stated Sandu, expressing gratitude to her voters. Addressing the supporters of her competitor, Alexandr Stoianoglo, she declared: "Nobody lost."
- I promise that I will be the president for all of you. We may have different views and 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, called Sandu 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, a change that society is waiting for. She emphasized that I have heard all voices, including the critical ones.
The local media noted 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, 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.
