Moldova's former pro-Russian Communists, who have now turned towards the West won a majority in the parliamentary elections on Sunday (6 March).
With nearly 98% of the votes counted, the Central Election Commission today announced a 46% victory for the Communists.
The party however failed to secure enough seats to re-elect President Vladimir Voronin. They will now have to strike a deal with one of the other parties elected to secure a majority for the president, which is three-f...
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