Moldova Approves EU Membership Path With Razor-Thin Margin.

EUROPEAN Union; POLITICAL systems; ELECTIONS; EUROPEAN Union membership; RUSSIAN armed forces; ELECTION boards

Moldova narrowly approved a path to European Union membership, with 50.5% of voters in favor, despite initial expectations of a larger majority. President Maia Sandu faces challenges in integrating the country into the West, with divisions remaining over ties with Russia. The referendum, if approved, will amend the country's constitution to reflect the EU goal, with Moldova aiming to become a member by 2030. [Extracted from the article]

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