On October 20, 2024, Moldova held a crucial referendum on European Union membership alongside its presidential election. The small Eastern European nation, with 2.6 million citizens, voted on amending its constitution to declare EU integration a strategic goal. The referendum results were incredibly close. With over 99% of votes counted, the “yes” camp narrowly won […]
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