Moldova after crucial las September elections; Reuters says government focuses on next battles to secure future in Europe

The government of Moldova is focusing on its next battles to secure a future in Europe and to break free from Russia's influence, according to an analysis by the Reuters news agency.

Following the triumph of the pro-EU ruling party at the crucial parliamentary elections on September 28, 2025, officials reiterated their commitment to bringing the country closer to the EU.

"This is a race against time," said Olga Rosca, foreign policy adviser to President Maia Sandu, referring to the country's goal of joining the EU by 2030.

"In a country where political power has alternated between pro-European and pro-Russian parties for decades—and where Moscow still has troops stationed in a pro-Russian separatist region—authorities say they must remain vigilant, as Moscow-backed interference will not end," the article reads.

The article also reads that Russia’s influence over energy has finally been weakened in the last three years.

"For decades, Moldova's dependence on Russian energy was its greatest weakness, with Moscow able to raise or lower prices to reward or punish governments in Chisinau. Moscow's influence over energy has finally been weakened in the last three years, with Moldova now receiving supplies from Romania and Ukraine. However, this still requires overhauling an outdated network and building major new power lines to strengthen connections with the European system," writes Reuters.

The article also reads that "although the European Union welcomed the election results, accession is considered difficult and may take many years, requiring both extensive reforms, such as cleaning up the judiciary and detailed efforts, such as aligning a multitude of regulations."

On September 28, 2025, parliamentary elections took place in Moldova. The Moldovan authorities noted that "the role of the election was extremely important," in the context of continuing Moldova's EU accession process.