Irina Vlah CAPRIANA (Moldova), Sept 26 (Reuters): Election officials in Moldova barred a pro-Russian party on Friday from standing in Sunday's parliamentary election, a move that threatens to raise tensions ahead of the high-stakes vote.
The decision by the Central Election Committee to exclude Heart of Moldova, part of the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc, followed a court ruling limiting the party's activity for one year.
Sunday's poll could have sweeping consequences for Moldova, whose pro-European government has warned of extensive Russian-backed efforts to sway the vote and derail Chisinau's bid to join the European Union. Thirty-six candidates have been struck from the ballot following the decision.
Party leader Irina Vlah was sanctioned by several European Union member states members this week on suspicion of assisting Russian interference.
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