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Moldova holds presidential vote, referendum on EU membership

Marianna Evenstein
October 20, 2024

Moldova's pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, is seeking a second term. She's hoping that voters will choose to continue on this path, re-electing her and voting yes in a referendum on joining the EU.

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