Moldovans go to polls to decide whether future lies with Russia or the west
GuardianOCT 2024
Moldova: President Maia Sandu Wins Second Term
Above: Maia Sandu celebrates with staff and supporters following preliminary results of the second round of the presidential election, in Chisinau Nov. 3, 2024. Image credit: DANIEL MIHAILESCU/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
The Spin
This marks a pivotal moment in the decades-long struggle between Russia and the EU over Moldova's geopolitical alignment. Despite massive election interference by Russia, Moldovans had their voices heard and once again proved that nothing can stand in the way of the people's power when they vote.
Claims about Russian election interference were highly exaggerated. All this election proves is that there's deep polarization in Moldova between the country's urban and rural voters. Sandu will ignore the desire of many voters who want her to renew relations with Moscow, so geopolitical tensions will continue to rise.
Metaculus Prediction
There's a 70.6% chance that Moldova will be part of the EU in 2050, according to the Metaculus prediction community.
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