Difficult coalition talks expected after Moldova election

With nearly 80% of votes counted, the three pro-EU parties in the Moldovan election on the 30 November 2014 had about 44% of the vote, while pro-Russian parties had around 40%. The pro-Russia Socialist Party was the single party taking the most votes - over 21%.

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Balkan Insight, 02.12.14: Romania Urges Moldova to Maintain EU Path http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/moldova-s-eu-path-under-question-after-tight-elections

Euronews, 01.12.14: Moldova’s constant pull, eastward and westward in turn http://www.euronews.com/2014/12/01/moldova-s-constant-pull-eastward-and-westward-in-turn/

The Conversation, 02.12.14: Moldova’s future in the balance after uncertain election result https://theconversation.com/moldovas-future-in-the-balance-after-uncertain-election-result-34895

EU: EEAS: STATEMENT/14/2270: Joint statement on the parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-14-2270_en.htm

OSCE: Press Release, 01.12.14: Elections in Moldova were generally well administered, in a campaign influenced by geopolitical aspirations, say international observers http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/128526

Euro|Topics: Main Focus, 02.12.14: Republic of Moldova votes pro-European http://www.eurotopics.net/en/home/presseschau/archiv/archiv_dossier/DOSSIER154636-Republic-of-Moldova-votes-pro-European

BBC News. 01.12.14: Moldova election: Pro-EU parties edge pro-Russian rivals http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-30265985

Blog: BlogActiv.eu: Lulea Marius Dorin, 19.01.15: Russia imposes a new leadership in the Republic of Moldova http://luleamariusdorin.blogactiv.eu/2015/01/19/russia-imposes-a-new-leadership-in-the-republic-of-moldova/

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