Unionism in the Politics of the Republic of Moldova and Its Relations with Romania
Unionism in the Politics of the Republic of Moldova and Its Relations with Romania

Author(s): Jakub Pieńkowski
Subject(s): Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade, Sociology of Politics, Politics and Identity
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Republic of Moldova; unionism; Moldovan-Romanian relations; identity disputes; parliamentary elections; reforms in Moldova;
Summary/Abstract: The centenary of the union of the Moldovan Democratic Republic (Bessarabia) with Romania on 27 March has revealed identity disputes within Moldovan society. The intensity of these disputes just before the parliamentary election favours the pro-Russian Party of Socialists. Romania supports the Democratic Party government, which makes pro-Romanian gestures, but only affects reforms in Moldova. This may weaken Moldovans’ hope for further rapprochement with the EU and encourage the seizure of power by the Party of Socialists.

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