Moldova is set for a highly contested presidential election with 11 candidates, including incumbent Maia Sandu, who is campaigning on a platform of closer ties with the European Union.
The election, scheduled for October 20, will also feature a referendum on constitutional changes related to EU membership. Sandu's opponents accuse her of using the referendum to bolster her chances of re-election.
The outcome of the election could significantly impact Moldova's future direction, particularly its relationship with the EU.
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Eleven candidates, including incumbent, to compete in Moldova presidential vote
A record 11 candidates have been approved for Moldova's presidential poll next month, electoral officials said on Tuesday, including incumbent Maia Sandu, who portrays the contest as a test of her drive to join the European Union.
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