europe, Moldova
Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum
In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east.
Moldovan minister exposes vote-buying in EU referendum
A senior government minister urged Moldovans on Sunday (29 September) to shun "thieves, fugitives and bandits" after an exiled pro-Russian business magnate pledged to pay voters to vote "no" in a referendum on joining the European Union.
Russian offers cash to voters to keep Moldova out of the EU
The Ukraine-neighbouring country started the process for membership earlier this year. The next step is a referendum. A Russian oligarch has other ideas.
Moldova's EU Membership Debate: Minister Slams Vote Buying
A senior government minister in Moldova has urged citizens to resist the influence of 'thieves, fugitives, and bandits' amid allegations of vote-buying by a pro-Russian exiled businessman. This occurs against the backdrop of a contentious campaign for Moldova's October 20 presidential election and a crucial referendum on EU membership.
Moldova prepares to vote in high stakes EU referendum and presidential election
Moldova is heading to the polls in October for presidential elections and an EU referendum, with pro-European incumbent President Maia Sandu seeking a second term but facing Kremlin-backed candidates and disinformation.
Moldova accuses Russia of trying to rig its EU referendum
The Kremlin is deploying disinformation and cash as Moldova heads to the polls, Chișinău’s national security chief tells POLITICO.
Moldovan Minister Urges Voters to Shun 'Thieves' After Cash Offered in EU Referendum
Infrastructure Minister Andrei Spinu's call underscored the increasingly unruly campaign for the Oct. 20 presidential election in which pro-European incumbent Maia Sandu is seeking a second term. Voters will also take part in a referendum on altering the constitution to enable ex-Soviet Moldova,
Pro-Russian politicians step up propaganda efforts ahead of Moldova’s EU accession referendum
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Pro-Russian interference is intensifying ahead of two critical votes on October 20. The presidential election, in which pro-EU President Maia Sandu is currently leading according to polls,
Ex-LA Prosecutor Tries to Tackle Systemic Corruption in Moldova
Moldova’s top anti-corruption official says she has a staffing problem. Her office is well short of the full roster of ...
Moldova accuses Russia of organising pre-election vandalism of state buildings
Tensions are rising with Moscow as Moldova's pro-western government accuses Russia of organising the vandalism of state ...
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Moldova’s future in focus as country gears up for presidential elections and referendum on European integration
On October 20, 2024, Moldova will host two key events – a presidential election and a referendum on European integration. The ...
Sandu Launches Moldova Re-Election Bid, Referendum Campaign on Joining EU
Sandu has spearheaded the drive for Moldova, one of Europe's poorest states, to join the EU and last year the 27-member bloc ...