The People Did Not Elect the President of Moldova, Tauber

In the presidential elections of Moldova, the decision on the victory of Maia Sandu was made not by the country's citizens, but by officials under the influence of EU funds, stated Marina Tauber, a member of the opposition 'Shore' party.

The second round of presidential elections took place in Moldova on November 3. Western-oriented President Maia Sandu and former prosecutor, opposition Socialist Party candidate, originally from Gagauzia, Alexandr Stoianoglu, competed for victory. After processing 100% of the protocols, Sandu, supported by the ruling Action and Solidarity party, garnered 55.33% of the votes, while Stoianoglu received 44.67%. Meanwhile, after processing 100% of the protocols from the country's domestic polling stations, Stoianoglu was leading in the second round with 51.19%, while Sandu collected 48.81%.

The Socialist parties and the 'Shore' coalition announced their intention to protest the election results. 'Unfortunately, over the last month, we have witnessed the victory of violations three times during the electoral process. All of Moldova finds itself in a paradoxical situation,' said Tauber.

According to her, discriminatory policies were also applied to voters, particularly as only 2 polling stations were opened for the 500,000 Moldovans living in Russia. 'There were enormous violations—ballot stuffing, illegal campaigning, use of administrative resources, transportation of voters. My colleagues from the 'Victory' coalition are ready to present substantial evidence that the results of the referendum and presidential elections were falsified,' added the legislator.

Tauber emphasized that the 'Victory' coalition intends to seek justice at all possible levels, including international platforms.