Brussels (dpa) – European Union senior officers expressed their reduction over the pro-European President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, successful a second time period in workplace after the second spherical of elections on Sunday (November 3).
“Sandu has proven extraordinary braveness (and) management to face up for her folks. Europe will maintain standing with Moldova on this journey,” European Parliament President Roberta Metsola wrote on X.
The incumbent president gained 54 p.c of votes in Sunday’s runoff election towards Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was thought of the pro-Russian candidate.
EU overseas affairs chief Josep Borrell congratulated Sandu. “Moldovans have proven as soon as once more their willpower to construct a European future regardless of hybrid makes an attempt to undermine democracy,” he wrote on X.
“The folks of Moldova have reaffirmed their belief in your management, stability and dedication to a European future,” wrote European Council President Charles Michel on the social media platform.
“I’m glad to proceed working with you in the direction of a European future for Moldova and its folks,” wrote European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen on X, addressing Sandu. “It takes a uncommon form of energy to beat the challenges you’ve confronted on this election,” von der Leyen added.
Moldova, a former Soviet Republic positioned between Ukraine and EU member state Romania, utilized for EU membership beneath Sandu’s management following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It was granted EU candidate standing in June that very same yr and accession talks started in June 2024.
On October 20, Moldovans narrowly voted sure to agreeing to enshrine a pro-EU course into the structure. The referendum was intently watched in Brussels with regard to the enlargement course of. (4 November)
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