Transnistria

Actor issued criticism in Transnistria [4 sources]

Maia Sandu says reunification with Romania could speed up Moldova’s EU accession Republic of Moldova’s president Maia Sandu told Le Monde that reunification with Romania could accelerate her country’s accession to the European Union, while stressing that such a decision must be backed by citizens. Her remarks come as Moldova continues to pursue its European integration path amid regional geopolitical tensions. In an interview with French newspaper Le Monde, quoted by Digi24.ro , Sandu said that reunification “would allow us to join the EU faster and could help us,” but added that “such a decision must be taken by the majority of citizens.” The Moldovan leader also pointed to alternative scenarios for EU accession, including the possibility of joining the bloc without the breakaway region of Transnistria.

Șefa diplomației UE, Kaja Kallas, aflată vineri la Chișinău, a anunțat că va propune dublarea ajutorului militar european pentru Republica Moldova, despre care spune că ar deveni cel mai mare pachet de sprijin acordat de UE unei țări partenere după Ucraina. Totodată, oficialul european a promis că Bruxellesul va cere retragerea trupelor ruse din Transnistria în eventualele negocieri cu Moscova privind ridicarea sancțiunilor.