Three months after accusations of government vote-rigging touched off street violence, Moldovans began voting on Wednesday in parliamentary elections that could shift the former Soviet republic’s focus away from Russia and toward the European Union. Polls suggested the ruling Communist Party was leading with about 31 percent, but analysts said …

Moldovans have begun voting in parliamentary elections, three months after a disputed poll that sparked violent protests in Europe’s poorest country. Exit polls gave the ruling Communist party a lead with around 30 per cent of the vote, but four pro-European opposition parties are also expected to win some seats. …

Parliament’s observation mission will be led by Romanian MEP Marian-Jean Marinescu (EPP). On the eve of the poll, the MEPs will meet the main political parties competing in the election, which is a re-run of the election held on 5 April.