Can Moldova Join the EU Without Resolving Its Internal Conflicts?
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Válasz Online published an interview with Moldovan President Maia Sandu. The main question of the conversation is whether Moldova can join the European Union without resolving the problems caused by Transnistria and Gagauzia. Transnistria is a breakaway region in the eastern part of the country, which the official government does not control. Gagauzia, on the other hand, is an autonomous territory with its own local leadership.
Moldova has been an EU candidate country since 2022. Accession negotiations also began in June 2024. However, the country is still struggling to regain full control over its territories. There is also a Russian military presence in Transnistria, which further complicates the situation. According to experts, resolving the internal conflicts may be an important condition for accession.
According to the title of the interview, Maia Sandu believes that blocking Moldova does not help Ukraine. Moldova's and Ukraine's EU accession are often mentioned together, because the two countries face similar challenges and both are concerned about Russian influence. The president argues that European integration can help strengthen stability in the region.
The interview raises an important question about the future of the region. When and under what conditions Moldova may join the European Union has not yet been decided. Readers can read the full conversation on the Válasz Online website.
Sources: Válasz Online
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