Moldova narrowly votes 'yes' to EU membership – DW – 10/21/2024
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Early preliminary results had indicted a majority "no," but a surge of ballots from abroad provided last-minute support for EU membership. The referendum came amid allegations of Russia-backed voter fraud.

Meanwhile, incumbent Maia Sandu was closer to a second term in office, after partial results in the country’s presidential election gave her a small lead over her main rival.