Moldova, a small country in Eastern Europe, is facing a big political mess. The first round of the presidential election and a highly publicized vote on joining the European Union (EU) are surrounded by serious accusations of cheating and unfair practices.

A Close Call on EU Membership

Incumbent President Maia Sandu celebrated a narrow win in the referendum to join the EU, where just over 50% of voters said "yes." However, this number only climbed after counting late ballots from Mold...