European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and Moldovan President Maia Sandu for voting to join the European Union despite accusations of election interference by Russia.
“Faced with Russia’s hybrid tactics, Moldova shows that it is independent, strong and wants a European future!” von der Leyen said on X.
The former Soviet republic has apparently voted with a razor-thin majority to enshrine a pro-EU line in the constitution, even though the result is not yet final.
The referendum is being closely watched in Brussels, but hopes for a strong majority in favor of the EU, which this month pledged 1.8 billion euros in economic aid to Moldova, have been dashed.
