Former Deputy Prime Minister Nicu Popescu, also the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, emphasized that even a narrow victory remains a victory. In democracies, the losing side accepts the outcome, and winners and losers share the responsibility to collaborate, not deepen divisions, but work toward a better future. Each side gains valuable lessons from this process, IPN reports.
Popescu cited Sweden and the UK as examples. Sweden joined the European Union in 1994 with 52% of the vote, while the UK left in 2016 with the same percentage. “Narrow majorities shaped the destinies of these nations. Today, Sweden is a strong EU member, and the UK respected its citizens’ decision,” Popescu said.
“We thank everyone who voted! Europe is not just a dream but a shared project, and we will continue to solidify Moldova’s place in Europe, where we belong.”
With over 99% of the referendum votes counted, 50.39% of voters answered “Yes” to amending the Constitution to enshrine Moldova’s EU accession.