Maia Sandu before Sunday's elections: "Moldova deserves to be saved. Go vote!"
President Maia Sandu delivered a message urging citizens to mobilize ahead of this Sunday’s parliamentary elections. “The Republic of Moldova deserves to be saved every time. Go vote, for yourselves and for Moldova,” the head of state declared.
“Today I want to speak to you as a citizen who, ten years ago, decided she no longer wanted to live in a country ruled by thieves. And together with many of you, we set out to bring down the oligarchic regime,” said Maia Sandu.
The President added that after the oligarchs were ousted, “in their place came others—friends of the former ones, with godfathers in Moscow. Four years ago, we managed to remove both groups from power,” the head of state noted.
Maia Sandu stressed that the Republic of Moldova had to face major crises and the war in the region, yet succeeded in advancing the process of European integration: “We got down to serious work, and other countries saw us and helped us. At last, we have launched the process of joining the European Union.”
At the same time, the head of state acknowledged that some citizens are disappointed or weary, but warned that the Kremlin and corrupt forces are counting precisely on this mood: “I know that some of you will say not enough has been done, that you no longer have a reason to vote, that you are afraid or tired of saving the country. Know that this is exactly what the Kremlin and the corrupt are relying on.”
“Good things are achieved with difficulty, over decades. Bad things can come upon us overnight. Our actions and inactions always have consequences—let us be aware of them and take responsibility,” the President added.
Her message ended with a direct appeal: “Republic of Moldova, you are beautiful and courageous, move forward towards a better future in peace!”
On September 28, parliamentary elections will be held in the Republic of Moldova, where citizens will elect 101 deputies to the 12th legislature – the country’s only supreme legislative and representative body.
The election will be valid if at least one-third of registered voters cast their ballots. Entry into Parliament requires meeting the electoral threshold set by law: 5% for political parties, 7% for electoral blocs, and 2% for independent candidates.
