Moldovans Approve Bid To Join EU In Knife Edge Referendum

People in Moldova have backed the Eastern European country’s proposed changes to its constitution and commitment to joining the EU by the thinnest of margins in a referendum. Official data put Yes on 50.46% and No on 49.54% on Monday afternoon, with more than 99.6% of votes counted. The knife-edge nature of the vote has […]

The Irish Times view on the EU vote in Moldova: a political blow for Moscow

the irish times - 21/Oct 19:00

Moldova’s knife-edge weekend vote in support of joining the EU was significant, particularly given Russian attempts to influence the referendum

Moldova’s razor-thin EU referendum result – podcast

theguardian.com - 22/Oct 02:00

On Sunday, Moldovans narrowly voted yes in a referendum on joining the European Union. Why was the result so close? Pjotr Sauer reports

Moldova narrowly votes to pursue EU membership

dailyfriend.co.za - 23/Oct 02:00

In a referendum held over the weekend, the former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly voted to amend the country’s constitution to make membership...

Moldova narrowly votes 'yes' to EU membership

- 21/Oct 06:15

Early preliminary results had indicted a majority "no," but a surge of ballots from abroad provided last-minute support for EU membership. The...

UPDATED: Moldova’s Sandu decries vote meddling after slim majority backs EU accession

cde.news - 21/Oct 13:00

Half of Moldovans voted "yes" in Sunday's referendum on the country's EU aspirations

Moldova holds election, EU vote dogged by alleged Russian meddling

nst.com.my - 21/Oct 01:38

CHISINAU: Moldovans voted on Sunday in a presidential election and a referendum that could make or break their country’s efforts to join the...

Ex-Soviet state reports dramatic late turnaround in referendum on EU

rt.com - 21/Oct 13:26

Moldovans have narrowly approved EU accession as a goal in a pivotal referendum, according to a tally of 99.5% of votes Read Full Article at RT.com

Moldova votes to join EU by narrow margin after 'unfair fight'

rnz.co.nz - 21/Oct 17:55

Moldovan authorities said there had been Russian-backed meddling in the referendum - while Moscow denounced the votes as "unfree."

Moldovans back joining the EU by razor-thin majority

theguardian.com - 21/Oct 16:03

Final result sees ‘yes’ vote scrape ahead by 13,000 votes, narrowly avoiding shock setback for pro-western president

Moldova president blames interference for potential EU referendum loss

aljazeera.com - 21/Oct 11:35

Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has blamed fraud for potential defeat in a referendum on joining the EU.

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