Moldova in 2020–2021
... economy towards Russia and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The main question in Moldova’s relations with the European Union at present is whether the country’s leadership is prepared to reform the political system effectively and whether the European Union is prepared for dialogue with all the Moldovan political forces, rather than continuing its strategy to cold-shoulder the Socialists led by President Igor Dodon. According to the forecast, to develop relations with Russia, Dodon has to consolidate the left-wing forces, which is hampered by complex inter-party relations and the leadership ambitions of individual politicians. Until recently, however,...