Moldova Faces Down an Energy Crisis and Protests
Moldova Faces Down an Energy Crisis and Protests

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Politics, Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade, Geopolitics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Moldova; Russia; energy; gas; policy; crisis; protest; economic situation;
Summary/Abstract: Western support has helped Moldova through a deep energy crisis. The crisis, manufactured by Russia by limiting gas supplies in winter, violating a contract, is part of an attempt to persuade the Moldovan public to join protests organised by the pro-Russian Şor Party. It is in Poland’s interests to ensure further support from the European Union for Moldova, as it would align with Moldovans' determination for a pro-European transformation.

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