In the second round, Ms. Sandu won nearly 55% of the vote, while her opponent, Mr. Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 45%. Looking at these numbers, it seems clear that Ms. Sandu won the election. But in reality, this woman just escaped danger, helping the EU breathe a sigh of relief.
Mrs. Maia Sandu
Before that, with the gap between support and opposition extremely thin in the referendum on whether Moldova should rely on the EU or not, Moldovan voters chose the EU - as Ms Sandu intended and the EU expected. In the context of the conflict with Ukraine, the country's neighbor, and the EU and NATO's confrontation with Russia that dominates the politics and security of the continent, the referendum result - even though it only represents the will of more than half of the population in Moldova - has the effect of rescuing Ms Sandu and the EU. This is especially important after the victory of the so-called pro-Russian faction in Georgia in the recent parliamentary elections.
Ms. Sandu and the EU played the card of accusing Russia of interfering in the presidential election and referendum in Moldova to prevent Mr. Stoianoglo from winning the election because he was also considered pro-Russian. But what is more remarkable is that Ms. Sandu was re-elected and the referendum in Moldova had the above results thanks to the votes of Moldovans abroad, especially in EU member states. Without the support of this group of voters, Mr. Stoianoglo won the election with nearly 52% of the vote and the referendum result was not as Ms. Sandu and the EU expected.
Isn't that a narrow escape? It's a sign that Sandu's faction will not be able to maintain its current majority in the next parliamentary election. What is bitter for this faction is sweet for Russia and the pro-Russian faction.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/thoat-hiem-trong-gang-tac-185241105214612279.htm
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