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Maia Sandu a fost realesă ca Președinte al Republicii Moldova, câștigând cu 55,41% din voturi în fața rivalului său Alexandr Stoianoglo. Ea a mulțumit susținătorilor și a subliniat importanța unității și progresului . Lideri internaționali, precum Președintele României, Klaus Iohannis, au felicitat-o pentru aceasta victorie „ istorică ”.
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Maia Sandu was re-elected as President of the Republic of Moldova, securing 55.41% of the votes against her rival, Alexandr Stoianoglo. She expressed gratitude to her supporters and emphasised the importance of unity and progress. International leaders, such as the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, congratulated her on this "historic" victory.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What percentage of votes did Maia Sandu win in the election?
Maia Sandu won 55.41% of the votes.
Question 2: What did Maia Sandu emphasize after winning the election?
Maia Sandu emphasized the importance of unity and progress.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌04/11/2024
In a closely watched election, Maia Sandu has been re-elected as the President of the Republic of Moldova after overcoming her rival Alexandr Stoianoglo in the second round of voting. According to preliminary results from the Central Electoral Commission, Sandu secured the position with 55.41% of the votes, while Stoianoglo garnered 44.59%. The initial lead held by Stoianoglo was overturned as votes from the diaspora were counted.
Maia Sandu expressed her gratitude to her supporters in her first address after re-election, highlighting the collective effort of Moldovan citizens. "Moldova, you are a winner! Today, dear Moldovans, you offered a lesson in democracy. Today, you saved Moldova," she declared, underlining the importance of unity and progress.
Maia Sandu Re-elected as Moldova's President (Illustration)
The victory has drawn widespread international attention. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis congratulated Sandu, referring to her success as a "historic victory" and expressed Romania's unwavering support for Moldova's development. Echoing this sentiment, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu lauded the Moldovan populace for their courage and determination.
On the European front, French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen extended their congratulations to Sandu. They emphasized their readiness to continue working with her towards a European future for Moldova, even in the face of external challenges.
Sandu's election campaigns focused on strengthening anti-corruption measures and enhancing the country's relationship with the European Union, goals she previously pursued during her first term. Her leadership is seen as pivotal in navigating Moldova through complex geopolitical landscapes while fostering stability and economic development.
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