The EPP group of MEPs encourage Moldovans to vote for Maia Sandu
A delegation of the European People's Party made an appeal to voters in Moldova during a press conference in Chisinau. They said that after all analyzed surveys they have concluded that Maia Sandu is the most suitable candidate for the Presidency of the Republic, and voters should give the vote for a pro-European candidate.
"Now the Republic of Moldova will decide whether to follow the path to renovation or to take steps backward. That’s why it is very important for all those who see the future of Moldova in association with the European Union to consolidate to support one pro-European candidate for parliamentary elections, which is why we come up with the proposal for other pro-European candidates to withdraw their candidacy in favor of Maia Sandu and to urge voters to elect her," said Sandra Kalniete, the representative of the European Parliament.
The officials noted the threat of electoral fraud by the "coordinator" and that the issue of funding Dodon's campaign through money from abroad needs to be elucidated. Furthermore, members of the EPP said that "no corrupt candidate" or over which hovers suspection of corruption cannot be a "pro-European candidate."
At the same time, she stressed that the president does not have such an important role and attributions, but the election will set the direction for the development of Moldova.
We specify that a delegation from the European People's Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, led by Vice-Chairwoman Sandra Kalniete, who will make a visit on Thursday and Friday to Moldova, informs a press release of EPP Group remitted to Agerpres.
The delegation also includes Cristian Dan Preda, as coordinator of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and Laima Liucija Andrikienė, member of the same Commission.
On Thursday, the delegation met with EU Ambassador to Moldova, Pirkka Tapiola. Also, a meeting was planned with representatives of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPM), Liliana Palihovici, Andrei Spanu and Victor Rosca, as well as members of non-governmental organizations.
On Friday, European parliamentarians have a meeting with the Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti, and separate meetings with Maia Sandu (Party of Action and Solidarity, PAS), Andrei Nastase (Truth and Dignity Platform Party, PPDA) and Iurie Leanca (European People's Party of Moldova , PPEM).