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Putin’s Shadow Looms Over Moldova’s Vote on EU Membership
At the family plum orchard in the rolling hills northwest of Moldova’s capital of Chisinau, it’s easy to see why Zinaida Plamadeala is keen to ensure her country remains on its path toward European integration.
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.
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 European Union membership, as the country prepares for a presidential election and EU referendum this Sunday.
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.
'A Pivotal Moment': Moldovans to Decide on European Future in Presidential Election, EU Referendum
Moldova’s twin elections to determine its geopolitical future
By Clare Nuttall in Chisinau In downtown Chisinau, there are few visible signs that Moldova is on the verge of two historic elections that could shape its future for decades. On October 20, Moldovans will vote in a referendum on the country’s commitment to its EU accession path,
Moldova's EU referendum beset by alleged Russian meddling
Russia has allegedly tried to sway voters away from the EU in the run-up to the historic referendum.Voters in Moldova are ...
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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Russia is throwing resources at sabotage efforts, Moldova says
Moldova’s chief negotiator in talks to join the European Union said Russia’s priority is to prevent Moldova from becoming an ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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 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 ...