Possible Consequences of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Moldova
Possible Consequences of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Moldova

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Government/Political systems, Developing nations
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Moldova; elections; presidential elections
Summary/Abstract: The first direct presidential elections in Moldova in 20 years will take place on 30 October. The withdrawal of Marian Lupu, the ruling Democrats’ designated candidate, four days before the election and the transfer of his votes to the pro-EU Maia Sandu will, in fact, strengthen the position of pro-Russian Socialist Igor Dodon, who is leading in the polls. Should Dodon win, he may pull back from the prevailing idea in the country of closer ties with the European Union and instead propose strengthening relations with Russia. This would pose a challenge to the EU’s Eastern Policy, the effectiveness of which was to be confirmed by pro-Union changes in Moldova.

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