Three Takeaways from the Nearly Failed EU Referendum in Moldova
Moldova’s accelerated path towards the European Union nearly came to an abrupt halt. On 20 October 2024, the people of Moldova participated in a referendum asking whether they "support amending the Constitution with a view to Moldova's accession to the European Union". While massive Russian interference in the election process is evident (though the full proportion remains yet to be investigated), it would be too short-sighted and also dangerous for Moldova’s future path towards the EU to attribute the outcome of the referendum solely to external interference.
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