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President Vladimir Voronin (right) still not sure of re-election (Photo: European Commission)

West-leaning Moldovan Communists win elections

by Filipe Rufino, Brussels,

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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President Vladimir Voronin (right) still not sure of re-election (Photo: European Commission)

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