Moldova's EU Commitment and Vote Integrity

Moldova's recent referendum on joining the European Union narrowly passed, with a yes vote of 50.28%. This closely contested result followed pre-vote polls indicating a stronger pro-EU sentiment, like an early onlook of a likely defeat for the pro-EU supporters. President Maya Sandu acknowledged significant foreign interference, particularly from Russia, and detailed efforts to combat electoral corruption. The tense atmosphere around the referendum reflects broader concerns about the vulnerability of democracy in smaller nations against external manipulation.