On Sunday Moldovans will once again go to the polling stationsto vote in the second round of the presidential elections. Former head of state Maia Sandu reached 42.45 percent of the votesand in second place with a result of 25.98 percent. Alexander Stoianoglo found himself – the fight for the office will take place between them.
Elections in Moldova. The second round is approaching
The Federal Foreign Office warned the German police against attempts to manipulate the Moldovan electionsin which you will also be able to vote at polling stations in Germany – according to a note obtained by the “Welt am Sonntag” newspaper.
“The Secret Service of Moldova warned the federal government about 'Russia's disruptive actions in front of polling stations'” – we read in the publication. It was emphasized that the mentioned disruptions would include false alarms.
In connection with Chisinau's warning and a request to ensure the order of voting, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs asked the security authorities to “treat information delicately.”
Presidential elections in Moldova. Chisinau looks at Moscow
Moreover, acts of Russian sabotage can be carried out not only in polling stations in Germany – of which there are 20, including embassies and consuls – but also in other countries. Moldova warned that attempts to interfere in their elections could also take place there France, Spain, ItalyCanada, Great Britain in the United States.
Before October 20, Chisinau was also concerned about the course of the elections and the referendum on the country's accession European Union. Already then, Moscow was closely monitoring the electoral process and whether Moldova will choose the pro-European course advocated by Maia Sandu.
Warning against possible Russian interference, the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized in a statement issued at that time that “we will not allow the legality of the elections and their course to be questioned.” One way Moscow wanted to dissuade Chisinau from turning to the EU was millions of dollars that were spent to manipulate the vote.
Ultimately, the poll voted for joining the European Union 50.46 percent of Moldovan citizenswhile 49.54 percent of voters marked “against”.
Sources: “World on Sunday”, Interia
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