Moldova is set to hold a pivotal presidential election and a referendum on EU accession on October 20, 2024, amid serious concerns regarding electoral transparency and foreign interference. The Central Electoral Commission has rejected multiple applications from European NGOs to monitor the elections, raising alarms about the openness of the voting process, especially for Moldovans abroad. Oligarch Ilan Shor, linked to the Kremlin, is reportedly offering financial incentives to sway voters against the referendum and support a pro-Russian candidate, alongside a sophisticated misinformation campaign. Despite predictions favoring pro-EU President Maia Sandu in both the referendum and the presidential election, significant challengers may force a second round of voting. Additionally, Russian interference has been highlighted, with investigations into financial schemes aimed at destabilizing Moldova's EU ambitions. The upcoming elections will be crucial in determining Moldova's geopolitical alignment between the West and Russia.