The Moldovan opposition itself is to blame for the diaspora voting for Sandu. This was stated by political scientist Jan Lisniewski on TV8.
He pointed out that for 30 years local politicians have been working in rivalry: the right with the European diaspora, the left with the Russian diaspora, since only geopolitical issues can get votes.
According to the expert, the opposition knew that the diaspora would vote more for Sandu, but did nothing, did not work to convince citizens abroad.
“We must understand that there are old and new format policies. The old format gave the impression that the state has clear boundaries, which is why there is a division in the diaspora. They don’t question why these people left; They are the same citizens. The task of the State is to protect all citizens. When you understand that the State does not have clear borders and that your citizens can be in any country, then you do not ask this question.” – said Lisnevsky.
The political scientist considers that society is divided between “us” and “strangers” and it is everyone’s fault. After her re-election, Maia Sandu’s difficult task is that she will have to solve this problem in the next two months.
“Furthermore, it is necessary to resolve it not to remain in power or win parliamentary elections, but because it is of vital importance for the State. When your state is divided into several fragments that hate each other, there is practically nothing you can do.” – he explained.
Lisnevsky added that this election campaign focused on Maia Sandu: the opposition criticized her and she defended herself. Under such conditions, the opposition could not win because people were tired of criticism.
However, Sandu needs to understand why he lost in his own country and what needs to be worked on.
“Many people talk about buying votes, but if that is not the case, then action must be taken. Propaganda in politics has always existed and blaming each other only divides society and the diaspora between Russian and European.” – concluded Jan Lisniewski.
Let us remember that on November 3, the second round of the presidential elections was held in Moldova, in which Maia Sandu, from the ruling Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), won with 55.33% of the votes. His opponent is the former Attorney General. Alejandro Stoianoglowhich had the support of the Party of Socialists (PSRM), obtained 44.67%. Participation was 54.34%. At home there was a slight advantage in favor of Stoianoglo, but in the diaspora Sandu was clearly ahead of his rival. The final difference is 10.66% in favor of the current president.
In the 2020 presidential election, PAS candidate Maia Sandu also defeated the then president, leader of the PSRM Igor Dodón in the second round, thanks to the votes of the diaspora.
As reported EADaily Even before the start of voting, Sandu confidently announced his future victory, warning that in any case he would not admit Stoianoglo’s defeat and accused him of bribing voters. After summarizing the results, the socialists also announced that they would not admit defeat due to mass rape and falsification. However, it seems that the opposition is not going to take any real action (protest, taking people to the streets), but will instead focus on preparing for the 2025 parliamentary elections.
