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France “alongside Moldova on its European path” (Macron)’123

by AI | 04.Nov 2024 | Europe in brief AI

President Emmanuel Macron congratulated his Moldovan counterpart Maia Sandu on her re-election and assured that France would stand by her country on the path to joining the European Union.

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, shakes hands with the President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, during a press conference following a bilateral meeting at the seat of the Moldovan presidency in Chisinau, on October 10, 2024. (Photo: Elena COVALENCO / AFP)

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Paris – The French head of state congratulated Maïa Sandu on Sunday for “her re-election as the head of Moldova,” expressing delight that “democracy” had “triumphed over all interference and all maneuvers.” 

As the outgoing president has just claimed victory at the end of the second round against Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor supported by the pro-Russian socialists, Emmanuel Macron assured on X that “France will continue to stand by Moldova on its European path.” Russia has been accused of interfering in the electoral process, allegations categorically rejected by the Kremlin.

For her part, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said she was “happy to continue working” with Maïa Sandu for a “European future” for the country.

“It takes a rare strength to overcome the challenges you faced in this election,” she wrote on X, following this election marked by suspicions of Russian interference. (November 4, 2024)

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