People want rapprochement with EU opposition politician Sandu becomes president of the Republic of Moldova – News – SRF
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After counting almost all the ballots for the second round in the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, 48, obtained 56 percent of the votes.
This comes from figures from the Central Election Commission, which were released in the capital, Chisinau, on Monday night.
Dodon, who is a friend of Russia, represents about 43 percent after an evaluation of nearly 99 percent of the ballots. In the first round of two weeks ago, Sandu had already advanced.
The former Soviet republic of Moldova is divided into advocates of rapprochement with the EU and those who want to maintain close ties with Russia.
Therefore, the election was seen as a decision on the future direction of the republic located between Ukraine and Romania. Moldova is considered the poorest country in Europe.
A very progressive politician
Especially young people from the Republic of Moldova voted for Maia Sandu, says SRF correspondent David Nauer in Moscow. In addition, there would be the votes of the majority of Moldovans working in Europe. You know what it’s like to live in Europe. They also want that in Moldova. “Sandu studied in the United States, worked at the World Bank, and therefore has her roots in the West. At the same time, she lives very modestly in Moldova.” It is welcome that she lives like everyone else. others. “The people wanted nothing more than a life like in Europe:” Less corruption, more prosperity and a liberal society, “Nauer said. However, Sandu does not have a majority in parliament, which should make it difficult for him to implement his Added to this is the difficult situation in view of the territorial conflict over the split and the Russian-backed Transnistria region, the correspondent said, where the overwhelming majority voted for pro-Russian incumbent Igor Dodon.
SRF News 4, 2:00 pm; srf / agencies / brut; snep
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