Tag: OSCE
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Moldova’s Parliament Election: EU Path at Stake
Overview: Moldova’s pivotal parliamentary election Moldova held its parliamentary election at a moment of high stakes for the country’s future orientation toward Europe and the European Union. The vote is seen as a referendum on Maia Sandu’s pro-European path versus the rise of pro-Russian currents in the capital, Chisinau. Polls opened at dawn and authorities…
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Moldova election showdown: Pro-EU vs Pro-Russia blocs
Stakes rise as Moldova heads to the polls Polling stations opened at dawn and closed by 20:00 CET (21:00 local time) as Moldovan voters decided whether the country will continue its Western orientation or allow pro-Russia blocs to gain a majority in Parliament in Chisinau. The outcome is viewed as a critical test of Moldova’s…
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Observing Moldova’s Quiet Election Day: EU Path in the Balance
Moldova’s Parliament Election Tests the EU Path On a day when Moldova held its parliamentary election, international observers watched closely for signs about the country’s trajectory toward deeper EU cooperation. The vote unfolded largely calmly, even as observers noted persistent concerns about external influence, including attempts linked to Russian actors, and internal vulnerabilities in campaign…
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Observer: Calm Election Day in Tense Moldova
Moldova’s Parliament Election at a Crossroads: EU Path or Moscow Alignment The parliamentary election in Moldova is playing out at a political crossroads, with the outcome likely to influence the country’s future orientation toward Europe or closer ties with Russia. The vote is seen as a litmus test for whether Moldova will keep moving toward…
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Observing a Calm Moldova Parliamentary Election Amid Russia Influence Pressure
Calm Day Masks High-Stakes Choices for Moldova On a day when Moldova held its parliamentary election, international observers reported a largely orderly process across polling stations. Swedish MP Linnéa Wickman (S) joined a broad slate of monitors who tracked the vote from the capital, Chisinau, to the southern districts where a Russian-speaking majority is more…