Macron congratulates Sandu and hails the “triumph” of democracy

Moldovans returned to the polls this Sunday and re-elected outgoing pro-European President Maïa Sandu for a second term, according to preliminary results. Emmanuel Macron congratulated the candidate for “his re-election as head of Moldova», rejoicing that the “democracy» ait «triumphed over all interference and maneuvering».

While the outgoing president has just claimed her victory at the end of the second round against Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor supported by the pro-Russian socialists, the French president assured on X (ex-Twitter) that “France will continue to stand alongside Moldova on its European path».

Ursula von der Leyen's reaction

For her part, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, also congratulated Maia Sandu and said:happy to continue working» with her for a “European future» of the country. “It takes rare strength to overcome the challenges you faced during this election. I am happy to continue working with you for a European future for Moldova and its people“, she wrote on X.

Outgoing President Maia Sandu, in the lead with 54% of the votes according to almost complete results, claimed victory on Sunday evening, following a presidential election marked by suspicions of Russian interference. “Moldova, you are victorious! Today, dear Moldovans, you have given a lesson in democracy worthy of being in the history books. Today you saved Moldova!“, she said in a speech at her campaign headquarters.