The vote enshrines Moldova's pursuit of EU membership in the country's constitution, marking a fundamental move away from more than a century of Russian influence.
The referendum passed by the slimmest of margins with just 50.39% voting 'Yes', raising questions about the extent of popular support for joining Western sanctions against Moscow.
It was a huge political risk for them to go this route… it absolutely feeds into the narrative that the people of Moldova are very conflicted.
President Maia Sandu led all challengers but came out with 42.45%, falling short of what she needed for a first-round victory.
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