... Romanization and deeper integration of the economies of the two countries. The only thing that could stall this process somewhat would be to concentrate power in the hands of President Dodon.
There are certain preconditions for dialogue even between Romania and Transnistria, given the interest of Romanian investors and authorities in Transnistrian assets, mainly in the Kuchurgan power station on the left bank. The Transnistrian leadership is likely to be more inclined towards concessions in the face of the economic ...
... possibility of resolving the Transnistrian conflict through a multilateral compromise as Moldova deviating from the pro-EU vector and the country’s surrender to Russia. The flames of this alarmist position are also being fed from abroad, particularly from Romania.
In other words, inducing Chisinau to adopt a settlement plan for Transnistria that would grant Tiraspol any significant powers would be akin to making Kiev grant autonomy to Donbass. The situation is bound to worsen with the upcoming parliamentary election in February 2019, which will likely be used by the right-wing ...
... changes in structure and flow of exports that took place during the grace period— made its prolongation crucial and even necessary.
Romania
The West supports the “reintegration of Moldova” and its territorial integrity.
With regard to Transnistria, Romania has been more active than any other EU member country. Under President Traian Basescu (2004–2014), the thesis positing a single Romanian people artificially divided by the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact and thus a contemporary need for reunification ...