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 Results by first-level administrative divisions, sectors of Chișinău and abroad Yes: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 75–80% No: 50–55% 55–60% 60–65% 65–70% 70–75% 75–80% 90–95% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
A nationwide constitutional referendum was held in Moldova on 20 October 2024[1] on whether the country should amend the Constitution of Moldova to include the Moldovan citizens' wish for European Union membership,[2] in order to make it harder for future governments to shift the country away from its pro-European trajectory.[3][4] The referendum occurred on the same day as the first round of the 2024 Moldovan presidential election. The proposal was approved and the constitution amended.
Incumbent president Maia Sandu campaigned for the "yes" side in the referendum.[4] A narrow majority of votes were in favour of Moldova's EU aspirations, though the referendum was described as closer than expected. Earlier, Sandu had told Moldovans that there was "clear evidence" that criminal groups backed by "foreign forces hostile to our national interests" had aimed to buy off 300,000 votes.[5] The European Union meanwhile welcomed the results and condemned the "unprecedented malign interference by Russia".[6]
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- ^ "Moldova narrowly votes for EU membership amid claims of 'unprecedented' Russian interference". ABC News. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Cristea, Alexandru (19 March 2024). "Moldova to hold EU accession referendum in autumn". SeeNews. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Moldovan president launches campaign to promote EU referendum". Reuters. 18 March 2024.
President Maia Sandu launched a campaign to promote an upcoming referendum on Moldova's push to join the European Union on Monday, calling on civil leaders to rally support for the country's accession to the 27-member bloc. ... The referendum would vote on enshrining Moldova's EU ambitions in the constitution ensuring that the bid is not derailed by future governments.
- ^ Balmforth, Tom; Tanas, Alexander (21 October 2024). "Moldova's Sandu secures knife-edge EU vote win after 'unfair fight'". Reuters. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ Stano, Peter (22 October 2024). "Republic of Moldova: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the constitutional referendum and the first round of the presidential elections". Council of the European Union (Press release). Retrieved 27 October 2024.