Moldova's referendum on European Union membership was narrowly approved on Monday, data from the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Moldova showed.
The referendum passed by a narrow margin, with 50.2% of voters in favor, and amid accusations of vote-buying and foreign meddling to disrupt the electoral process. According to Moldova's incumbent President Maia Sandu (pictured), there was "clear evidence of vote buying" in "unprecedented proportions."
The presidential elections, which were held simultaneously, gave Sandu, of the National Liberal Party "Action and Justice," 41.86% of the vote and former Prosecutor General Alexandr Stoianoglo, of the pro-Russian Socialist Party, 26.32%, leading to a run-off election between the two to be held on November 3.
