Western governing party a clear parliamentary majority in a weekend election, defeating pro-Russian groups in a vote widely viewed as a stark choice between East and West.European leaders Monday hailed Moldovans for re-affirming their commitment to a Western path and future membership in the European Union in the face of alleged Russian interference.

The European Union hailed on Monday the result of Moldova's parliamentary election, saying it showed that the small eastern European country was firmly on track to join the European Union.