Moldova, EU and Russia
Maia Sandu seeks second term as Russia tries to thwart Moldova's EU referendum
In addition to Maia Sandu, 11 candidates are running for president, but Russia remains a significant shadow player attempting to disrupt Moldova's European integration efforts. NV highlights the importance of the October 20 referendum and elections,
Moldova: Presidential elections and referendum on EU membership
The European Union (EU) opened accession negotiations with Moldova in June 2024. The country will soon hold its presidential elections, the first round of which will take place on 20 October 2024 along with a constitutional referendum on EU accession.
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,
Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership
A woman runs past the government building, decorated with European Union and Moldovan flags in Chisinau, Moldova, on May 31, 2023.
Moldova Vote Seen As Test On Pro-European Road
Long torn over closer ties with the European Union or maintaining Soviet-era relations with Moscow, Moldova faces a decisive choice in Sunday's presidential elections held under the shadow of war in neighbouring Ukraine.
Russian Influence Sparks U.S. Concerns in Moldova's Election
The United States is concerned about Russia's efforts to undermine Moldova's upcoming election and its European Union integration. The White House claims Russia is financially supporting its favored candidate,
Moldova Votes on European Future in Shadow of Alleged Russian Meddling
A participant of Moldovan presidential candidate Octavian Ticu's campaign hands out leaflets while agitating voters in a street ahead of the country's upcoming presidential election and a referendum on future European Union membership,
Russia Working To Undermine Moldova Vote: US
Russia is seeking to undermine Moldova's upcoming presidential election and has spent millions of dollars on its efforts to do so, the White House said Tuesday.
Russian meddling threatens Moldovan election, EU referendum
Sunday’s referendum will ask Moldovan voters whether they support declaring the country’s EU accession as a strategic goal in its constitution. In an interview with Voice of America’s Russian Service,
Will Moldova’s Election Finally Loosen Russia’s Grip?
The Kremlin is desperate to return Moldova to its sphere of influence, but its meddling is no longer working.
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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 ...
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Moldova's Path to EU: A Turning Point for LGBTQ+ Rights?
Moldova's referendum on EU membership is seen as a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights, amidst allegations of Russian ...
Kremlin sowing chaos with bomb threats and bribery to thwart Moldova's vote to join EU, authorities say
Buying off voters, calling in bomb threats and paying protesters to antagonize police — these are the tactics authorities say ...
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How could EU membership transform Moldova?
Moldova this week votes in a key referendum on future EU membership that will decide the country's future. But what advantages would an EU perspective bring the country?
EU Sanctions Moldova’s Regional Gagauz Leaders Ahead of Key Vote
The European Union sanctioned top officials of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia for attempting to undermine the ...