Traian Basescu wants to recover his Moldovan citizenship: “I will do it after the elections”

Former President of Romania, Traian Basescu, said on Sunday evening that he intends to take the steps to regain his citizenship, which he lost following a decision of former President Igor Dodon.

Traian Basescu Photo: Mediafax

“I could do this before the elections, I received all the necessary forms, but I preferred not to do it so as not to give the impression of an electoral gesture. I will do it after the poll”, a stated Basescu in an interview with Digi24.

The former head of the state became a Moldovan citizen in November 2016, together with his wife, Maria Basescu, by a decree signed by the then president, Nicolae Timofti.

Citizenship was later withdrawn by Igor Dodon, on the grounds that it was obtained by violating the law. However, his wife kept the quality of Moldovan citizen and voted at elections on Sunday.

Traian Basescu challenged in court the decision to withdraw citizenship, but without success.

By his gesture, the former president reaffirms his desire to maintain the connection with the Republic of Moldova, while avoiding any political interpretation during the electoral period.

The wife of Traian Basescu, Maria Băsescu, at the polls in Moldova

Maria Basescu presented alone at the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Romania to exercise her right to vote.

In a statement, Maria Basescu said: “I want the best for Moldova.”