Moldova’s Pro-European PAS Party Wins Majority in Parliamentary Elections

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu speaks to the media after parliamentary elections in Chișinău, Moldova, Monday, September 29, 2025. AP/Vadim Ghirda

After processing 100% of the ballots, Moldova’s Central Election Commission officially confirmed the victory of the ruling pro-European party ‘Action and Solidarity’ (PAS) in the parliamentary elections. PAS garnered 50.20% of the voters’ votes.

In second place stood the opposition ‘Patriotic Electoral Bloc’, one of whose leaders is former president Igor Dodon; the bloc received 24.17% of the votes.

The following also won seats in Parliament: the pro-European parties’ bloc ‘Alternative’ – 7.96%; ‘Our Party’ of Renato Usatîi – 6.20%; the ‘Democracy at Home’ party – 5.62%.

In the new Parliament, the majority will be formed by forces oriented toward the European direction of the country’s development. Maia Sandu has already congratulated voters on the results and stressed the importance of pursuing a European course.

Key Takeaways from the Vote and Moldova’s Future Course

I wanted Moldovans to choose Moldova’s future in Moldova’s favor, and I am glad that they made the decision despite all interference and the money Moscow spent. I am glad that our European path is secure

Earlier, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Moldova’s President Maia Sandu on the victory of the pro-European party and expressed his wishes regarding further cooperation.

These elections show that Russian destabilization efforts fail, and Moldova wins in Europe. Russian subversive activity and constant misinformation – none of this worked. Importantly, Moldova was effective in defending against threats together with everyone who helped