The hardships of Europe come to urge the Moldovans to reject Putin. Merz, Macron and Tusk visit the country before parliamentary
The leaders of France, Germany and Poland meet the Republic of Moldova on Wednesday to urge voters to continue to move away from Russia and support the country's pro-EU government.
The Republic of Moldova marks Independence Day on August 27. Photo: President.md
The President Maia Sandu and the Government formation he founded, the Action and Solidarity Party (PAS), are facing crucial parliamentary elections on September 28, in the context of warnings that the Kremlin tries to influence the result and to hijack the efforts to access the European Union.
“There are some who will try to deviate us from the way. They have tried before … but the Moldovan people know what is best for him. For our country, the best choice is to be with France, Germany, Poland and the other nations of our continent, in the great family of peace – the European Union.” Maia Sandu is about to declare at the event organized on Independence Day, according to “Politico”.
With a population of 2.4 million inhabitants, located between Romania and Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova has become a target for Russian President Vladimir Putin. While Moscow is taking a war to subjugate Ukraine, it uses hybrid tactics to try to control Chisinau, including large -scale choices.
This week's visit to French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish prime minister Donald Tusk aims to keep the Republic of Moldova on the EU accession and remind them that there is an alternative to Russia.
“This is not only a visit, but a living connection between Europe and the Moldovan people. None of our allies will be alone in the face of Russian aggression,” said Jürgen Hardt, spokesman for foreign policy of the German CDU party.
Last year, Maia Sandu obtained a second term with an extremely close majority, following an poll affected by fraud, including a scheme by which voters were paid to support her pro-Kremlin opponents. A simultaneous referendum on EU accession passed with a margin of just over 50%.
In both cases, the votes of the approximately 250,000 Moldovans in the Diaspora, many of them in EU countries, represented an essential pillar for the pro-Western government. Earlier this month, the national security counselor of Moldova, Stanislav Secieru, warned that there are increasing fears regarding the misinformation against the diaspora and even possible disturbances in the polling stations abroad.
“Under normal conditions, this election campaign should be very favorable to the current governors. Opinion polls show that, at this time, we almost have the majority. But of course there are hybrid attacks, non-digital aggressions, and Russia introduces millions and millions of dollars in cash to buy wide votes. said Nicu Popescu, former Moldovan foreign minister and currently a candidate for Parliament.
Police warning
Previously, the police warned that, on the Independence Day of the Republic of Moldova, marked on August 27, destabilizations are being prepared. The institution urged the citizens not to get involved in challenges organized by people representing Moscow's interests.
