Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West
What to know about Moldova’s election and crucial vote on EU future
Moldova's pro-Western president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term in a presidential election on Oct. 20, when the country will also hold a referendum on joining the European Union.
Referendum to be held alongside elections in Moldova: Why it's beneficial for Sandu
Presidential elections and a referendum will take place in Moldova on Sunday, October 20. This step is likely to help increase voter turnout. This is mentioned in an RBC-Ukraine material titled Everyone against Sandu: Will Moldovan elections lead to Russian comeback.
Moldova faces a tug of war between Russia and the West in two crucial votes
Voters in Moldova will cast their ballots Sunday in two crucial votes, which have been billed as the most consequential in the country’s post-Soviet history. One is for president, the other a referendum on eventual European Union membership.
Votes for sale: How Moldova can combat Russia’s election meddling
Moldova’s two upcoming elections will shape its EU ascension trajectory; but Russian interference threatens its democratic process. Moldova and EU policymakers should now collaborate to combat voter bribery and disinformation,
Moldova prepares for an EU referendum and presidential election held under Russia's shadow
Moldovan citizens will vote on whether to formally add EU membership aspirations to their country's constitution. A win for pro-Europeans and Maya Sandu’s re-election could increase tensions with pro-Russian separatists.
Moldova becomes ‘testing ground’ for Russian election interference
Russian efforts to influence Moldova’s Oct. 20 elections have reached unprecedented levels, with Moscow allegedly spending up to hundreds of millions of dollars on buying votes, pumping out AI-generated deep fake videos,
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Hybrid War in Moldova: Tactical Shift in Fighting
Conventional war is unlikely, but hybrid war is active. Moscow is playing the long game to prevent Moldova joining the EU and ...
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German Foreign Minister Baerbock reiterates strong support for Moldova’s EU path
On Sunday, 20 October, Moldova will hold Presidential elections and a referendum on whether to join the European Union. Both ...
Russia Is Throwing Resources at Sabotage Efforts, Moldova Says
Moldova’s chief negotiator in talks to join the European Union said Russia has pumped about €100 million ($108 million) into ...
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With record production, Moldova plum farmers hail EU integration
In a warehouse north of Moldova's capital, farmer Stefan Bitlan inspects boxes of plums soon heading to Germany as he has ...
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The low-hanging fruit of European integration: Moldova’s election and the power play of energy dependency
Nowhere is the choice between Europe and Moscow more evident than in Moldova’s energy sector. By promising cheap gas, Moscow ...
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Moldova's future is at the 'heart of Europe,' German minister says
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting Moldova on its journey toward ...
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Moldova and Georgia Face a 1947 Moment as Westward-Looking Republics Try To Keep Out of Moscow’s Clutches
Votes may be celebrated with a wine called ‘Freedom Blend,’ made from Georgian, Moldovan, and Ukrainian grapes.
Moldova Says Russia Backing Sabotage Efforts Ahead of Vote
Moldova’s chief negotiator in talks to join the European Union said Russia has pumped about €100 million ($108 million) into ...
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EU sanction list: Five more people and one entity for destabilising actions against Moldova
Today, the European Council imposed sanctions on five individuals and one entity for actions destabilising the Republic of ...