Moldova’s Parliamentary Elections: UK assertion to the OSCE, October 2025

The United Kingdom notes the outcomes of Moldova’s parliamentary elections on 28 September, and congratulates President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity on its decisive election victory.

We look ahead to additional strengthening our partnership and friendship with the federal government and other people of Moldova, and persevering with our help to Moldova’s financial and democratic reforms as it really works in direction of its European future.

The UK welcomes the preliminary conclusions of the ODIHR Election Observation Mission that elections had been aggressive and provided voters a transparent alternative between real political alternate options. We are deeply involved by the intense reported instances of international interference, unlawful funding, cyber-attacks and widespread disinformation – in addition to credible proof of vote-buying schemes.

As was the case throughout presidential elections in 2024, the knowledge atmosphere in the course of the electoral marketing campaign was weaponised by malign actors to sow division in society in an try to subvert Moldovan democracy. We, alongside companions, will redouble our efforts to help Moldova’s capability to carry elections that each meet worldwide requirements and which can be freed from exterior interference sooner or later.  

The United Kingdom absolutely helps the findings outlined within the ODIHR preliminary conclusions, and encourages the Moldovan authorities to interact constructively with worldwide companions to handle excellent suggestions. We will proceed to help Moldova’s efforts to cease interference from Russia undermining democracy of their nation.

Let me additionally take this chance to reiterate the UK’s robust help for ODIHR, and its important work in observing elections throughout the OSCE area.

Thank you, Mr Chair.