Early results show ruling PAS securing majority in Moldova’s parliamentary elections

Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s pro-European party has won a new majority in parliamentary elections, according to the preliminary results announced by the Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday.

Sandu’s ruling Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS), which has held a parliamentary majority since 2021, won 50% of the vote with 99% of the 1.6 million ballots counted and turnout above 52%.

Meanwhile, the Patriotic Bloc, led by former President Igor Dodon, received 24% of the vote.

The Alternative bloc, led by Chisinau Mayor Ion Ceban, received 7% of the vote.

PAS is now expected to secure around 55 seats in the 101-seat parliament.