Moldova referendum aims to break political impasse
Europe's poorest country Moldova votes Sunday in a referendum aimed at ending a protracted political stalemate and paving the way for the selection of a new president.
Europe's poorest country Moldova votes Sunday in a referendum aimed at ending a protracted political stalemate and paving the way for the selection of a new president.
For the last year, the impoverished ex-Soviet nation bordering EU member Romania has been unable to elect a president since no candidate has got the necessary three-fifths majority in parliament, which has a large Communist minority.
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