Sahra Wagenknecht: A pro-Putinist force in German politics
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21 October 2024 9:00
In the pro-Putinist realm encompassing extremist parties across most Western countries, Sahra Wagenknecht occupies a distinct role. A significant change is imminent in the centre of German politics: after decades of moderate yet predictable leadership, voters are increasingly abandoning the centre in favour of vibrant, populist figures.
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The European Parliament is holding a debate today on the situation in Azerbaijan, including human rights violations, breaches of international law, and relations between Baku and Yerevan, as well as the EU's relationship with Armenia.
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While European institutions expect institutional reforms in Moldova, they have not made the economic growth package conditional on these reforms. Furthermore, the recent referendum result does not impact the allocation of resources, according to political scientist Cătălin Gabriel Done.
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20:10
The Central Electoral Commission (CEC) has started printing ballot papers for the second round of the November 3 presidential election, intended for polling stations abroad. Thus, 839,200 ballot papers will be printed, of which 768,850 - in Romanian, 69,850 - in Russian and 500 in Gagauz.
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Have Sandu and Stoianoglo reached a compromise? The Press Council invites the two candidates to accept the public debate at Moldova 1 TV # Moldova1
The Press Council issued a statement on October 23 asking the two presidential candidates, Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo, to accept the invitation of Moldova 1 TV and to hold the electoral debate on this national platform, "in accordance with the law and with respect to the country's population". The debate must be moderated by a journalist from the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" that can also accept the contribution of other journalists, reads the Press Council's statement.
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Elderly people with a contribution period of over 40 years and minimum pension will receive a one-off allowance of 2300 lei. The Parliament's external political commission approved today the opinion on the conclusion of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Labour, the World Food Program and the International Organization for Migration regarding the provision of assistance to vulnerable families in our country.
16:40
The second round of the presidential elections will take place on Sunday, November 3. A decision to this effect was approved by the Central Electoral Commission, after following the election of October 20, 2024, none of the candidates for the position of President of the Republic of Moldova scored at least half of the voters' votes.
16:30
Germany supports the European path of the Republic of Moldova, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a phone conversation with the acting president Maia Sandu, who is aspiring for a new mandate. Scholz emphasized, on the "X" platform, that Berlin will continue to support Chisinau, including in the fight against external influence.
16:20
Another 20 Moldovans request evacuation from Lebanon. Details of the authorities from Chisinau # Moldova1
Another 20 citizens of the Republic of Moldova will be evacuated from Lebanon. This was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi, after the Government meeting. Furthermore, the official said that the situation in the Middle East is still complicated.
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Press Council invites the presidential candidates to accept the public debate on Moldova 1 TV, organized by the Public Broadcaster # Moldova1
The Press Council issued a statement on October 23 asking the two presidential candidates, Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo, to accept the invitation of Moldova 1 TV and to hold the electoral debate on this national platform, "in accordance with the law and with respect to the country's population". The debate must be moderated by a journalist from the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" that can also accept the contribution of other journalists, reads the Press Council's statement.
14:20
"e-Dossier", approved by the Executive: Criminal and contravention cases will be managed electronically # Moldova1
All criminal and contravention cases will be available on a digital platform, which will facilitate the exchange of information between authorities and automate legal and administrative processes. The Cabinet approved a draft that provides for the implementation of the “e-Dossier". According to the Minister of Internal Affairs, Adrian Efros, the processing time of files will be reduced, and manual activities will be replaced by the use of modern technologies.
14:10
Five outbreaks of bird flu, registered in the Republic of Moldova. ANSA's recommendations for citizens # Moldova1
Five outbreaks of bird flu were registered on the territory of the Republic of Moldova, between October 14-18. There are four cases in Nisporeni district and one case in Dondușeni district.
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Mihai Popșoi: The votes from the diaspora saved the European course, and the Republic of Moldova has withstood' Kremlin interference # Moldova1
The Republic of Moldova continues to face significant external pressures, especially from Russia, in maintaining its democratic and pro-European course. The recent presidential elections and referendum proved the firm commitment of Moldovans, both in the country and in the diaspora, to defend their democracy and European future, despite an intense campaign of external influence. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi, said in an interview for CNN that, although the vote was tough, it represents "a celebration of democracy", because the people of the Republic of Moldova clearly showed what they want.
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The National Anticorruption Center (CNA) applied fines worth about 1 million lei for electoral corruption. According to the source, more than 350 minutes, received from the Police, are being examined.
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Dorin Recean denounces attempts of electoral fraud and calls for mobilization for the second round: "They can't commit fraud as much as we can vote" # Moldova1
The vote cast by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova in the elections on October 20 reflects the desire of the majority of people to continue on the European path, despite attempts at fraud and electoral propaganda. This statement was made by Prime Minister Dorin Recean at the beginning of the Government meeting on October 23. The official thanked all citizens, including those in the diaspora, for their active participation in the vote and called on political forces to condemn attempts of election fraud and thus defend democracy.
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LIVE // Government meets in session: 33 million lei for participants in the Olympic and Paralympic games # Moldova1
The Cabinet of Ministers meets in session. The agenda includes 11 topics, including the allocation of over 33 million lei from the government's reserve fund to the Ministry of Education and Research.
10:00
The Costesti-Stânca Border Crossing Point will suspend its activity on Thursday, October 24, between 08:00 and 15:00. According to the Border Police, technical works are planned during this period.
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The United States is concerned about Russian interference ahead of the presidential runoff # Moldova1
The United States is concerned that Russia will again try to prevent the citizens of the Republic of Moldova from exercising their sovereign right to elect their president in the second round of the presidential election. The statement was made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, a few days before the second round, scheduled for November 3.
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Debate between Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo will be held at the Palace of the Republic on Sunday # Moldova1
After several rounds of discussions and negotiations, the staffs of the winners of the first round of the presidential elections, Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo, reached a compromise. The electoral debate between the two candidates will take place on Sunday, October 27, at the Palace of the Republic. The information was confirmed by both election staffs.
20:30
Over 400 people are currently documented for accepting money in exchange for voting, the General Police Inspectorate (IGP) announces. The authorities say that they risk fines of up to 37,500 lei.
19:20
Both the presidential election and the constitutional referendum were well organized in terms of electoral administration. However, disinformation and propaganda significantly influenced the vote of the voters. This was announced by Elena Calistru, president of Funky Citizens Romania for Moldova 1 TV.
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“Teleradio-Moldova” Broadcaster invites presidential candidates Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo to debates # Moldova1
The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" invites the two candidates for the position of president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo, to debates organized and broadcast on Moldova 1 TV and Radio Moldova.
18:30
On the night of October 26 to 27, the Republic of Moldova will switch to winter time, by moving the the clock back one hour. Thus, 4:00 in the morning will be 3:00, .
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There are no conditions for sugar to become more expensive by the end of the year, even if the sugar beet harvest has been compromised, said the representative of a producing company, Nicolae Ciubuc, for Radio Moldova. According to him, the Republic of Moldova should import from European countries about 40% of the amount of sugar needed by the population for the next 12 months.
14:10
Debate between Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo could take place this week, on a "neutral" platform # Moldova1
The electoral debate between the winners of the first round of the presidential elections, Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo, could take place this week, but not on a TV platform. The electoral staffs of the two candidates reached an agreement regarding the conditions for the debate, including the moderator, proposed by Stoianoglo's team. The information was communicated by Adrian Bălutel, member of the electoral staff of the candidate Maia Sandu.
14:10
International experts: Elections in the Republic of Moldova, marked by external interference and disinformation # Moldova1
The presidential election and the constitutional referendum took place in the context of massive attempts at foreign interference and sustained attacks on democratic values and institutions. This is the conclusion of the international observers, who monitored the smooth conduct of the polls. Moreover, experts say that misinformation continues to spread online, and authorities should act systematically to counter fakes.
13:40
Debate between Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo will take place this week, outside TV platforms # Moldova1
The debate between Maia Sandu and Alexandr Stoianoglo will take place this week, but will not be broadcast on traditional TV platforms. The electoral staff reached an agreement regarding the conditions of the event, including the moderator, proposed by Stoianoglo's team.
10:50
During the past week, the Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical Assistance Service recorded 87 toxic emergencies, of which 53 were mushroom poisoning, 10 with medicine, 9 with alcohol, 7 with carbon monoxide and one case of drug poisoning. In all, there were almost 14,000 requests during this period.
10:10
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.
More than 2 days ago
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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."
19:20
Following the announcement of the preliminary results, public statements were issued by other former candidates who obtained modest scores.
19:00
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.
19:00
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.
16:50
“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.
16:40
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.
16:30
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.
16:20
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.
14:00
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.
13:40
The October 20 election proceeded generally calmly, with no extraordinary incidents, despite certain scenarios being speculated in the public domain.
11:20
On Sunday, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova visited the polls to elect their future president and express their views on the country’s direction.
10:00
The activity at the Costești-Stânca border crossing point is suspended on Monday until 3:00 PM.
9:10
On the night of Monday, October 21, Russian forces launched attacks on several cities in Ukraine using drones, guided bombs, and ballistic missiles. Among the most affected cities were Kharkiv, Kyiv, and Kryvyi Rih, as announced by local authorities, according to DW.
9:00
In the pro-Putinist realm encompassing extremist parties across most Western countries, Sahra Wagenknecht occupies a distinct role. A significant change is imminent in the centre of German politics: after decades of moderate yet predictable leadership, voters are increasingly abandoning the centre in favour of vibrant, populist figures.
8:20
LIVE TEXT // Presidential election results: Maia Sandu lead and EU Referendum controversy # Moldova1
In the preliminary results of the 2024 presidential elections in Moldova, Maia Sandu is leading with approximately 41.86% of the votes, followed by Alexandr Stoianoglo at 26.32%, and Renato Usatîi at 13.78%. With a voter turnout of 51.4%, this initial count suggests a possible second round of voting if no candidate secures a majority.
7:20
Yesterday, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova with voting rights were called to the polls to elect their next president and participate in a national constitutional referendum concerning the country’s accession to the European Union. Eleven candidates were running for president, each representing a distinct vision for Moldova's future. Voters aged at least 18 years old by election day were invited to cast their ballots in both the presidential election and the referendum.
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LIVE TEXT // Elections in the Republic of Moldova: Preliminary results after processing over one million votes # Moldova1
Today, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova with voting rights are called to the polls to elect their next president and participate in a national constitutional referendum concerning the country’s accession to the European Union. Eleven candidates are running for president, each representing a distinct vision for Moldova's future. Voters who are at least 18 years old by election day are invited to cast their ballots in both the presidential election and the referendum.
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Despite the attempts of Russia and its acolytes to influence the electoral process in the Republic of Moldova, the preliminary election results show that the citizens are much more resistant to these attempts, says the executive director of the Institute for European Policies and Reforms, Iulian Groza. According to the expert, although there were premises that showed mass destabilization, there would be no danger in this regard.
20 October 2024
23:30
Nicu Popescu: Validation of the referendum enables the Republic of Moldova to speed up the path to the EU # Moldova1
The validation of the referendum and the change of the Constitution will allow the authorities of the Republic of Moldova to speed up the path towards the European Union. Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu pointed out in a special edition on Moldova 1 TV, that politicians shall follow democratic principles and shall accept people’s will.
21:20
LIVE TEXT // Elections in the Republic of Moldova: Voting has ended, with a few exceptions # Moldova1
Today, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova with voting rights are called to the polls to elect their next president and participate in a national constitutional referendum concerning the country’s accession to the European Union. Eleven candidates are running for president, each representing a distinct vision for Moldova's future. Voters who are at least 18 years old by election day are invited to cast their ballots in both the presidential election and the referendum.
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LIVE TEXT // Elections in the Republic of Moldova: The referendum may be declared valid, CEC # Moldova1
Today, October 20, citizens of the Republic of Moldova with voting rights are called to the polls to elect their next president and participate in a national constitutional referendum concerning the country’s accession to the European Union. Eleven candidates are running for president, each representing a distinct vision for Moldova's future. Voters who are at least 18 years old by election day are invited to cast their ballots in both the presidential election and the referendum.
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Voters recognize the significance of the presidential elections and the referendum on European integration, events that will considerably impact the negotiations for the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union.
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