Moldova Elections: A Testing Ground for DemocracyAfter the collapse of the USSR, Moldova emerged as a fragile state, burdened by weak institutions and deep socio-economic crises. In their view, if a nation’s democracy depends on foreign money, then it was never strong to begin with. For the EU: Moldova is meant to be a success story of European integration. The Moldovan elections provide three key lessons:For the West: The limits of exporting democracy are becoming clearer. Moldova’s elections are not just about one small country’s domestic politics — they are also a critical test of whether the West’s model of democracy promotion will succeed or fail.