Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership
On Sunday, Moldovans will vote on whether EU accession should become a constitutional goal. The country's presidential election will happen on the same day.
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00:00Moldovans will vote twice on Sunday, first in the country's presidential election and
00:08then in a long-anticipated referendum on EU membership.
00:13Around 5.6 million ballots were printed on Tuesday for the election and referendum.
00:19For the first time, they will not only be available in Romanian, but also in five languages
00:24of ethnic minorities – Russian, Ukrainian, Gagauz, Bulgarian and Romani.
00:31The outcome of the referendum will determine whether EU accession will be a constitutional
00:36goal.
00:37A yes could lead to further tensions between the pro-Western leadership and the Moscow-leaning
00:42breakaway region of Transnistria in the country's east, where pro-Russian separatists rule.
00:48Incumbent President Maya Sandu, a vocal supporter of Moldova's EU membership, is leading the
00:54presidential race, according to recent polls, as well as a yes outcome in the referendum.