With Moldova's general election campaign now in its final phase, the political situation in the country is as unpredictable as the weather. They approach passersby, talk to them and hand out fliers and election newspapers outlining the parties' policies and election pledges. "I hope our country will decide to become part of the EU, as a democratic country that respects human rights," he told DW. President Sandu recently declared the poll to be nothing less than "the most important election in the history of the country." Increased cost of livingBut it's not just the war in Ukraine that's a big issue in this election.