Political Crisis in Moldova at the Beginning of President Sandu’s Term
Political Crisis in Moldova at the Beginning of President Sandu’s Term
Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Electoral systems
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: politics; crisis; Sandu; Moldova; Russia; foreign policy;
Summary/Abstract: The political crisis in Moldova is dragging on. It was triggered by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists (PSRM) to make it more difficult for pro-European President Maia Sandu, sworn in in December 2020, to exercise power. Her demands to fight corruption confront the interests of the Socialists’ leader and former president, Igor Dodon. On his way out, PSRM voted in a package of obstructive bills and the Ion Chicu cabinet resigned. This was to deepen the state crisis and force a demonstration of ineptitude on Sandu’s part, which PSRM hopes translates into victory over her Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) in possible early parliamentary elections.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2021
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
