“The first round of the presidential election and a constitutional referendum on EU accession were held in the Republic of Moldova on 20 October. According to the preliminary findings and conclusions of OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) International Election Observation Mission, both voting processes were well-managed”. However, the campaign took place “in an environment characterised by concerns over illicit foreign interference.” This is written in a statement of the European Commission and High Representative Josep Borrell about the presidential election and constitutional referendum in Moldova. “Law enforcement authorities, many international actors and civil society have proclaimed that Moldova is the target of an ongoing ‘hybrid war’ directed from abroad that include various forms of manipulative interference to destabilise the country, illicit financing of political actors, disinformation campaigns, and cyberattacks”, according to the report published by OSCE. “Russia and its proxies actively tried to undermine the democratic and voting process in Moldova. […] We welcome the results of the constitutional referendum, in which the Moldovan people have expressed their desire to anchor their future in the EU”. In addition, the EU “will closely follow developments during the second round of the presidential election on 3 November and in the run up to the parliamentary elections in 2025. We are committed to continue supporting Moldova’s democratic development, reforms and economic growth. The EU and Moldova share a common future”.