The Globalist The most important election in Moldova’s history?
Sep 26, 2025
Paola Erezanu, a Moldovan-Romanian journalist in Chișinău, dives into the high-stakes parliamentary elections in Moldova, highlighting the intense pro-EU versus pro-Moscow conflict. She reveals alarming reports of Russian interference, including cyberattacks and vote-buying. Vincent McAvinney, a political broadcaster, analyzes the wider implications for Europe and Ukraine, emphasizing Moldova's strategic importance. They also touch on the latest political developments in the UK and make sense of the turmoil surrounding high-profile figures like James Comey.
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Moldova's Existential Electoral Choice
- Moldova's parliamentary vote is framed as an existential choice between EU alignment and Russian influence.
- Large undecided voter share (20–30%) means the outcome remains open and potentially surprising.
Fragmented Party Landscape Threatens Majority
- Paola Erezanu outlines the main parties: pro-European PAS and several Russia-linked blocs and populists.
- Polls suggest PAS may get 30–40%, while opposition blocs split the rest, complicating a clear majority.
The Distorting Role Of External Money
- Paola Erezanu asks what Moldova's politics would look like without Russian 'dirty money'.
- She highlights that removing that influence could allow more pro-European parties to advance past thresholds.
