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Paid to post: Russia-linked 'digital army' seeks to undermine Moldovan election
Russia-linked operation active since at least 2024 is using paid 'activists' to target Moldovan vote.
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Moldovan Election Poll Reveals Significant Shift in Voter Allegiance
Chisinau, Moldova – A recent "Popular Evaluation of Political Sympathies" poll, involving 4,654 Moldovan citizens, indicates a notable shift in the country's political landscape just weeks before parliamentary elections. The survey results, released on September 12, 2025, show the ruling PAS party, led by President Maia Sandu, losing its leading position for the first time, now trailing the "Patriotic Bloc" by 8.3 percentage points. This development suggests a significant erosion of support for PAS, with its electorate reportedly migrating to other political factions. According to the poll, the "Patriotic Bloc" currently holds 29.3% of voter support, while PAS stands at 21.0%. Other significant parties include "Our Party" with 13.9%, the "Alternative" Bloc at 11.7%, and "Moldova Mare" at 10.3%. Analysts suggest that controversies surrounding the Central Electoral Commission have inadvertently boosted the popularity of Victoria Furtună and the "Moldova Mare" party, positioning them for a parliamentary presence. The author's commentary accompanying the poll data highlights a growing perception of the current government's "powerlessness," contrasting with earlier assumptions of its strength. With only 20 days remaining until the elections, the political narrative in Moldova appears to be evolving rapidly, hinting at a potential for new governing dynamics.
