Maia Sandu leads in Moldova: Historical victory in the runoff election!

Maia Sandu leads in Moldova: Historical victory in the runoff election!

Chisinau, Moldau - chisinau - the tension in the former Soviet Republic of Moldova is increasing! In the runoff election around the presidential office, the pro -European president Maia Sandu is ahead! After counting over 90 percent of the vote, the 52-year-old leads 50.49 percent and leaves her challenger Alexandr Stoianoglo behind. In the capital Chisinau, her campaign team already celebrated this triumphant moment. Stoianoglo, the former Attorney General, made it to around 49.51 percent and are now fighting for the voices that still have to be counted.

count voices from abroad!

A decisive factor for Sandus Success are the voices of Moldova abroad, especially in the EU, which traditionally stand behind it. This support could further increase the distance to Stoianoglo, since the counting of votes from abroad continues to run. The 57-year-old Stoianoglo, who is responsible for the socialist party of the Mosaufreundliche ex-President Igor Dodon, is now facing a growing deficit.

Voter turnout was over 54 percent higher than the first ballot on October 20, which indicates a strong interest of the population. In Moldova, where around 2.5 million people live, hundreds of thousands abroad, especially in the EU and in the Transnistria region controlled by Russia, also cast their vote. The coming hours and days will be crucial to see if Sandu can claim her lead!