Moldova begins preparations for upcoming referendum on EU membership

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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.

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