Moldova and Georgia are at a crossroads in their paths toward European integration. Just recently, Moldova held a constitutional referendum where voters expressed their desire to enshrine EU aspirations. The contest turned out to be tighter than expected, with allegations of Russian interference and vote-buying.
Further southeast on the continent, Georgian voters are preparing to cast their ballots in parliamentary elections this Saturday (October 26). The ruling party’s close ties to Moscow and controversial policies raise questions about the country’s EU candidacy.
To better understand the importance of the elections in Moldova and Georgia and the challenges in their European ambitions, host Evi Kiorri spoke with Dr Tinatin Akhvlediani, research fellow in the EU Foreign Policy Unit at CEPS.
Episodes
Enlargement
Moldova and Georgia: how domestic struggles threaten EU dreams
25/10/2024
Politics
Commissioners-designate hearings: What to expect in the next phase
24/10/2024
Migration
Why legal experts are worried about an EU debate on ‘return hubs’
23/10/2024
Defence and security
The EU’s eight flagship projects of common interest to boost defence
22/10/2024
Tech
EU ventures to regulate e-commerce’s breakneck growth
21/10/2024
Defence and security
Security and unity challenges awaiting EU’s first defence commissioner
18/10/2024
Politics
Migration concerns take centre stage at European Council summit
17/10/2024
Global Europe
Has the EU underestimated its relationship with Gulf countries?
16/10/2024
Global Europe
Albania-EU membership talks to kick off with corruption, checks and balances
15/10/2024
Global Europe
EU foreign ministers to address Ukraine and Middle East crises amid escalation
14/10/2024
