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2024 - 10 - 21

Moldova's EU Membership: Yes or No? That Was the Question!

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In an electrifying vote, Moldova has narrowly decided to pursue EU membership, leaving Russia reeling! Dive into the fascinating results and implications of this pivotal referendum!

In a nail-biting election held on October 20, 2024, Moldova has cast its votes for EU membership, scraping by with a razor-thin margin. The outcome came as a resounding 'yes,' with a squeaky win of just over 13,000 votes amidst fierce pressure from both pro-European and pro-Russian factions. President Maia Sandu, who campaigned vigorously for closer ties with the European Union, describes the referendum as a significant step towards future stability and development, prevailing over what she claimed were attempts to interfere by pro-Russian forces. This win is viewed as a victory for democratic values in the country, despite accusations of an unfair campaign environment.

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Moldova's election and referendum well-managed and competitive ... (OSCE)

CHISINAU, 21 October 2024 – Moldova's 20 October presidential election and constitutional referendum were well-managed, and contestants campaigned freely in ...

Moldova Approves EU Membership Path With Razor-Thin Margin (BNN)

Moldova voted in favor of joining the European Union by a slim margin as the former Soviet republic sought to break the Kremlin's decades-long grip.

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Moldova on course to join EU. What to know about the narrow vote (Globalnews.ca)

The “No” vote had looked to be ahead in the referendum right until the last few thousand votes were counted from the country's large diaspora.

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Moldova votes yes to joining EU by tiny margin (POLITICO.eu)

This is a “defeat for Russia,” said key European lawmaker after nail-biting referendum.

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Moldova backs joining EU by razor-thin margin as president ... (CNN)

President Maia Sandu casts her vote in Chisinau during Moldova's presidential election and EU referendum on Sunday. Vadim Ghirda/AP. CNN —.

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Moldova's Razor-Thin EU 'Yes' Vote Puts President Sandu In A Tight ... (Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty)

While the "yes" vote in Moldova's EU referendum clears the way for the country's path to the bloc, the slim margin of the win is not going to make things ...

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Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority (The Guardian)

Final result sees 'yes' vote scrape ahead by 13000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president.

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Pro-EU campaign won in Moldova despite 'unfair fight,' president says (POLITICO.eu)

Maia Sandu calls on supporters to rally against Russian disinformation and behind the government's plans to join the bloc in next year's parliamentary ...

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Russia and Europe tussle for Moldova, as just over 50% vote 'yes ... (CNBC)

Moldovan citizens living in Moscow are seen queuing to vote at a polling station during the 2024 Moldovan elections in Moscow, Russia on October 20, 2024.

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Moldova Leader Slams 'Attack on Democracy' as Presidential Polls ... (Balkan Insight)

Maia Sandu claimed pro-Russian forces illegally interfered in Sunday's presidential polls, which will go to a run-off ballot next month, while referendum ...

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Moldova referendum: Provisional results show thin margin for EU ... (BBC News)

Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.

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