Moldova's ruling party secures parliamentary majority

By Charles Maynes

Published September 29, 2025 at 4:40 AM EDT

Moldova's pro-Western party secured a decisive victory Monday, as voters rejected pro-Russian groups and chose closer EU ties.

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