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Hundreds of oppositionists protest against Moldova’s EU accession referendum

During the protest, Marina Tauber, deputy chair of the opposition bloc "Pobeda," submitted an appeal to the Constitutional Court to challenge the results of the EU accession referendum

CHISINAU, October 31. /TASS/. Opposition activists have gathered for a protest near the Moldovan Constitutional Court, which is expected to approve the results of the recent referendum on the country’s accession to the European Union, a TASS correspondent reported on Thursday.

Participants in the protest include representatives from the opposition bloc "Pobeda" (Victory), the Party of Communists of the Republic of Moldova, and several presidential candidates.

Hundreds of protesters chanted slogans such as "We do not recognize the referendum," "Down with Maia Sandu," "Down with the dictatorship," and "We demand the resignation of [CEC Vice-Chairman] Pavel Postica." Police have cordoned off the building but are not interfering with the protesters’ actions.

During the protest, Marina Tauber, deputy chair of the opposition bloc "Pobeda," submitted an appeal to the Constitutional Court to challenge the results of the EU accession referendum.

The referendum was held concurrently with Moldova's presidential election. Observers note that the plebiscite is intended to bolster President Maia Sandu's chances of re-election amid an ongoing economic crisis and widespread opposition protests.