The second round of the presidential election between incumbent President Maia Sandu and Socialist Party candidate Alexandru Stoianoglo began in Moldova on Sunday, NewsMaker reports. Polls opened at 7 am local time and will close at 21:00. There are 2219 polling stations in the country and abroad, of which 1988 are in Moldova and 231 abroad.
A total of 2.7 million voters are registered. The elections are monitored by 2400 observers.
In the first round, Sandu won more than 42% of the vote, while Stoianoglo received almost 26%.
As reported, according to the CEC of Moldova, after counting 100% of the protocols in the presidential election, Maia Sandu, who won 42.45% of the vote, and the candidate from the Party of Socialists, Alexandru Stoianoglo, won 25.98%. Earlier, the Experts Club analytical center presented an analytical material on the most important elections in the world in 2024, more detailed video analysis is available here – https://youtu.be/73DB0GbJy4M?si=eGb95W02MgF6KzXU
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France’s public debt at the end of the second quarter of 2024 rose to 112 percent of GDP, up from 110.5 percent at the end of March.
This was reported by the National Institute for Statistics and Economic Research (Insee).
From April to June, the debt increased by €68.9 billion, reaching €3,228.4 billion.
You can learn more about public debt and the economy in the video on the YouTube channel of the Experts Club think tank: https://youtu.be/gq7twYrWuqE
Incumbent Moldovan President Maia Sandu is the favorite in the presidential race, while candidates Alexandru Stoianoglo and Renato Usatîi are fighting to reach the second round. These are the results of an opinion poll presented on Thursday, conducted by CBS-AXA and commissioned by the WatchDog.MD community. The presidential election in the country will be held next Sunday, October 20.
“Maia Sandu is the favorite in the race, with over 35% ready to vote for her. 9% are ready to vote for the candidate of the Socialist Party, Alexandru Stoianoglo, and 6.4% for the head of the Our Party, Renato Usatîi. The remaining eight candidates are gaining between 0.5 and 3% of the vote,” said Vasyl Kantarzhy, director of CBS-AXA, sociologist.
According to the poll, 85.7% of respondents said they would definitely go to the polls on October 20. Another 8.3% said they were likely to vote.
At the same time, 28.1% of respondents have not decided, 2.9% said they would not go to the polls, and 9.9% did not answer the question.
Vasyl Kantarzhy said that the polls of recent months show an “atypical trend”, namely that “as the election date approaches, the number of undecided voters is growing”.
He attributed this growth mainly to opposition candidates, in particular, Oleksandr Stoianoglo’s claims of Romanian citizenship, as well as the events surrounding the Shora group. “This forced supporters of a number of opposition candidates to reconsider their position and become undecided,” Kantarzy said.
There are 11 candidates registered to run in the presidential election, a record number of candidates for the entire period of national presidential elections in Moldova. In the period from 2000 to 2016, the president of Moldova was elected by the parliament.
The survey was conducted by telephone on October 11-16 with the participation of 1034 people. The margin of error is 3.05%.
Earlier, the Experts Club think tank presented an analytical material on the most important elections in the world in 2024, more detailed video analysis is available here – https://youtu.be/73DB0GbJy4M?si=eGb95W02MgF6KzXU
You can subscribe to the Experts Club YouTube channel here – https://www.youtube.com/@ExpertsClub
Global public debt may exceed $100 trillion (93% of global GDP) in 2024, according to the Fiscal Monitor report published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday.
It is expected to continue to grow in the medium term and may rise to 100% of GDP by 2030.
At the same time, under the most unfavorable scenario, global debt could be almost 20 percentage points higher than the baseline forecast and reach 115% of GDP in 2026.
“Debt stabilization (or reduction) is likely to require much more significant fiscal adjustments than currently planned. Now is the right time to restore fiscal buffers, and delaying them is costly,” the report says.
The IMF believes that public debt will continue to grow in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil, France, Italy, and South Africa.
“While debt is projected to stabilize or decline in about two-thirds of countries, it will remain well above levels projected before the pandemic,” the report says. Moreover, the countries that are not expected to stabilize account for more than half of the world’s debt and about two-thirds of global GDP.
Government spending to address the problems of the “green transition” in the energy sector, population aging and security issues is likely to increase fiscal pressure in the coming years, according to the Fund’s experts.
“It’s time for governments to get their act together,” said Era Dabla-Norris, IMF Deputy Director for Fiscal Affairs. – “All countries need a strategic turnaround to reduce debt risks.
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According to a study conducted by the sociological company Active Group in cooperation with the analytical center Experts Club, a significant number of Ukrainians have used medical laboratories over the past two years. In particular, private medical laboratories play an important role in the healthcare sector, as more and more people are turning to them for high-quality and fast medical services.
The top 10 most visited private medical laboratories in Ukraine are as follows:
1. Synevo – 39.5% of respondents said they had used the services of this laboratory. Synevo is the undisputed market leader, which can be explained by its wide network of laboratories across the country, modern equipment and high level of trust from the population. Synevo is known for its accessibility and a wide range of services that meet the needs of both ordinary citizens and medical professionals.
2. “Dila – 15.5% of respondents have visited this laboratory. “Dila also has a strong position in the market due to the high quality of its services, in particular the accuracy of analyzes and the speed of service. The laboratory is actively developing innovative diagnostic methods, which attracts consumers looking for modern medical solutions.
3. “Eskulab – 9.3% of Ukrainians choose this laboratory. “Eskulab has strengthened its position due to its regional coverage, especially in the western regions of Ukraine. An important factor in its popularity is the availability of services in remote locations, which makes the laboratory convenient for a large part of the population.
4. Invivo – 6.1% of respondents used the services of this laboratory. Invivo is known for its individual approach to each client, which contributes to its popularity among patients who value quality and comfort. An important aspect of success is a convenient system for obtaining results and high accuracy of analyzes.
5. “DniproLab – 4.8% of respondents chose this laboratory. Dneprolab has strong positions in the central and eastern regions of the country. The main factors that ensure its popularity are the promptness of results and affordable pricing.
6. “Median – 2.5% of visitors used the services of Median. This laboratory is known for the accuracy of its tests and the introduction of modern diagnostic methods. Despite its smaller scale compared to market leaders, Median offers high-quality services that attract patients who value professionalism.
7. “Medlab – 4.5% of respondents have used this laboratory. “Medlab provides quality service and modern facilities for patients, which makes it popular among those looking for reliable medical services at a reasonable price.
8. DNA Laboratory – 2.3% of respondents chose this laboratory. Its specialization in genetic research and diagnostics helps the laboratory to attract clients who need such specialized services.
9. “Unimed – 2.3% of visitors preferred Unimed. The laboratory attracts customers with its convenience and the ability to get results quickly and without queues. This provides a positive experience for patients who value comfort and time.
10. “New Diagnostics – 2% of respondents chose this laboratory. It specializes in accurate and fast tests, which makes it attractive to customers who need reliable diagnostics.
In general, the most visited laboratories are those that offer a wide range of services, modern equipment, and ensure high accuracy of results. At the same time, prices remain an important factor, as according to the survey, 69.8% of respondents said that the cost of services needs to be reduced, 31.8% – the accuracy of results, 15.2% – the speed of service, 12.5% – the conditions in the laboratory, 11.8% – the politeness of the staff. Competition between laboratories helps to improve the quality of service and reduce the cost of services, which has a positive impact on the overall healthcare market in Ukraine.
The survey was conducted in July by individual interviews. The survey involved 600 respondents.
According to Andriy Yeremenko, founder of Active Group research company, the increase in the number of private medical laboratories in Ukraine indicates a systematic increase in demand for their services. At the same time, competition between laboratories has a positive impact on the quality and cost of analysis.
He predicts that the market will continue to develop in the future, making it easier to open new laboratories and improve existing ones. This, in turn, will increase competition, which will further reduce prices and improve the quality of medical services.
For his part, Maksim Urakin, founder of the Experts Club information and analytical center, emphasized that the study confirms the trend of increasing demand for private medical laboratories among Ukrainians.
“The survey data indicate an increase in confidence in the private medical sector and its capabilities. At the same time, the high level of competition in the market encourages laboratories to innovate, improve diagnostic accuracy and customer service. This trend is a positive signal for all market participants, as improving the quality of medical services and making them accessible to more people contributes to the overall improvement of the health of the Ukrainian population,” the founder of Experts Club believes.
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