POLITICS
Moldova’s pro-EU president wins re-election
November 4, 2024 - Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term after a tense election run-off seen as a choice between Europe and Russia.
The Moldovan Central Electoral Commission confirmed Sandu's victory on Monday morning.
With most votes counted Sandu had won 55%, and in a late-night speech on Sunday she promised to be president for all Moldovans.
Her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo, who was backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists, had called for a closer relationship with Moscow, the BBC said.