Correspondence // Immigration: Brussels proposes new legislation favoring deportations
The European Commission has proposed new legislation to favor the expulsion of illegal migrants, as announced by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, in a letter to the 27 EU leaders. Ursula von der Leyen said the EU should consider a new legislative package for "return centres" to third countries to speed up deportations of undocumented immigrants in a letter to capitals.
Romanian MFA backs Moldova's European aspirations amid challenges
The Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the commitment of Moldovans to the European, democratic future of their country, "despite the challenges" coordinated by "entities from the Russian Federation."
Carolina Străjescu
Candidates react to Moldova's controversial election results
Following the announcement of the preliminary results, public statements were issued by other former candidates who obtained modest scores.
Serafim Gangan
Moldova weather forecast: Warming trend ahead after cooler days
Following several days of cooler temperatures, the weather is expected to warm up over the next 24 hours. Atmospheric pressure will remain high, with a variable sky and no precipitation anticipated. Winds will be blowing from the southeast at a moderate speed, which may lead to the formation of light fog in certain regions.
Bogdan Nigai
Women lead voter turnout in Moldovan elections
Over one and a half million voters presented themselves yesterday at the polls during the presidential elections and the constitutional referendum. According to data published by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), the most active participants were those aged 36 to 45.
Moldova's EU accession: a narrow victory for voters
“Even a narrow victory is still a victory,” commented ex-Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu on the preliminary results of the referendum held on October 20.
Ecaterina Arvintii
Maia Sandu calls for unity and integrity in second round
Both the votes from within the country and those from the diaspora have demonstrated that the phrase "every vote counts" is not merely an empty expression.
Stoianoglo invites Sandu to a neutral debate on elections
The Socialist Party’s candidate in the presidential elections, Alexandr Stoianoglo, has invited his main opponent, Maia Sandu, to a debate. He specified that he wishes for the debate to be conducted on a neutral platform, with each candidate represented by their own moderator.
Moldova/’s EU referendum faces tight results and Russian interference
Moldovans resisted the tremendous pressures from Moscow and managed to steer their country toward the right side of history, claim Romania's Prime Minister, Marcel Ciolacu.
External influences shape Moldova's referendum results
The results of the referendum are indicative of a hidden effect—a last-minute and massive mobilisation, according to experts.
Rodica Mazur
Iulia Navalnaia plans to run for president against Putin
Iulia Navalnaia, the wife of former Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalnîi, stated that she intends to return to Russia one day and run for president once Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin is no longer in power, reports the BBC.
778 election incidents reported, including bribery allegations
The October 20 election proceeded generally calmly, with no extraordinary incidents, despite certain scenarios being speculated in the public domain.