Chisinau, September 29, 2025 – Moldova’s pro-European alliance has won a clear majority in parliamentary elections, a result seen as a major step in the country’s drive toward closer integration with the European Union.
According to preliminary results released by the Central Electoral Commission, the Alliance for European Integration (AEI) received just over half of the votes cast, enough to secure a stable majority in the 101-seat parliament. The main opposition group, Our Moldova, trailed with about 28 percent. Voter turnout stood at nearly 58 percent, slightly higher than in previous polls.
The AEI, which campaigned on pledges to clean up corruption, overhaul the judiciary and bring Moldova in line with EU standards, will now be in a strong position to deliver on its agenda. Its leader, Marina Popescu, described the outcome as “a mandate for reform and a European future,” promising to move quickly on anti-graft measures.
Opposition leader Ion Petrov conceded defeat but vowed his party would keep a close watch on the new government from the opposition benches.
The European Commission and several EU governments welcomed the result, signaling readiness to deepen ties and support Moldova’s path toward eventual membership. At the same time, analysts warned that Moscow could respond with fresh pressure, particularly through the breakaway Transnistria region.
Markets in Chisinau reacted positively, with the Moldovan leu gaining slightly against the euro. Business groups called on the new parliament to focus on regulatory stability and energy security, long-standing concerns for investors.
While the win gives the AEI rare breathing space in Moldova’s often turbulent politics, it also raises expectations. Citizens, weary of years of stalled reforms, will look for rapid progress. Key tests include strengthening institutions, diversifying energy supplies, and managing security risks on the country’s eastern flank.
For many Moldovans, Sunday’s vote was not only about choosing a government but also about choosing a future. With a pro-European majority now in place, the country faces its best chance in years to move decisively closer to the European Union.
