Representatives of the Pobeda bloc, an opposition coalition in Moldova, brought a formal petition to the Constitutional Court to challenge the results of the referendum on Moldova’s possible entry into the European Union. The development was reported by Marina Tauber, a member of Moldova’s parliament, to the television channel A First in Moldova. The filing signals a new phase in the political tussle over Moldova’s European future, as opponents contend that the process and outcome deserve judicial scrutiny rather than quick consolidation of the results.
The bloc arrived at the Constitutional Court prepared to challenge what some parties describe as the annulment of the referendum’s results. Tauber said police blocked the delegation from entering the court building, a move she described as contrary to the law and to the rights of a lawful petition process. The incident prompted questions about access to a key legal venue as Moldova navigates a closely watched decision about its European path.
“We came to the Constitutional Court to appeal against the annulment of the results of the referendum, but the police do not allow representatives of the Pobeda bloc to enter the building, contrary to the law”, Tauber stated, underscoring the procedural obstacle faced by the opposition during a moment of heightened political sensitivity.
On 25 October, Moldova’s Central Election Commission confirmed the referendum results regarding the country’s potential EU membership. The tally stood at 749,719 votes in favor and 739,155 against, with 1,488,874 ballots deemed valid. The results show a narrow advantage for supporters of closer alignment with the European Union, and the official figures were released after a comprehensive review by the electoral authorities.
Earlier, on 21 October, the Commission announced that 50.46 percent of Moldova’s citizens voted to include a policy for joining the European Union in the country’s constitution, while 49.54 percent voted against it. The margin remained slim, reflecting a deeply divided electorate and underscoring the contentious debate over Moldova’s constitutional orientation and future foreign policy trajectory.
Previously, Moldovan authorities had welcomed the EU accession referendum results, framing them as a meaningful sign of public sentiment toward European integration even as officials noted the vote’s tight distribution and the need to address the political climate surrounding Moldova’s relations with the European Union.