Moldova’s Slow Reawakening
Moldova’s Slow Reawakening

Author(s): Stanislav Secrieru
Subject(s): Civil Society, Governance, Government/Political systems, Sociology of Politics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Moldova; protests; civic platform Dignity and Truth; demands for reforms; political crisis;
Summary/Abstract: Moldova’s biggest protest in decades, organised by the civic platform Dignity and Truth, is turning into a permanent demonstration. On the one hand, the protest shows a more mature society capable of self-organisation and increasing its demands for reforms. On the other hand, the protest risks taking a negative turn if the government continues to disregard popular discontent. The opposition, sponsored by Russia, is likely to capitalise on any opportunity to exacerbate the political crisis and win ground. The EU has to walk a thin line between shielding grass roots protest and persuading the government to re-start reforms immediately, especially in the justice and banking sectors.

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