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Moldova Votes EU, but Obstacles Clutter Path to Membership

emactaggart — Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 16:27

Crisis Group expert Marta Mucznik analyses the victory in parliamentary polls of the country’s pro-European integration party and the next steps in the accession process

Securing Moldova’s Future as the Gas Runs Low

scavrel — Thursday, January 30, 2025 - 15:03

A severe energy crisis is putting increasing strain on Moldova, particularly its breakaway region Transnistria. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2025, Crisis Group lays out ways the EU can help the country get through the winter and prepare for autumn elections.

Moldova Divided: Easing Tensions as Russia Meddles and Elections Approach

elaloux — Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 15:51

Moldovan officials are worried that Russia may try manipulating divisions between the capital and two dissident regions ahead of October polls. These fissures have widened as Chisinau draws closer to the West. To reduce frictions, the government should reach out anew to the regional authorities.

Разделенная Молдова: ослабление напряженности в условиях вмешательства России и приближения выборов

elaloux — среда, августа 21, 2024 - 13:29

Молдавские официальные лица обеспокоены, что Россия может попытаться манипулировать разногласиями между столицей и двумя обособленными регионами в преддверии голосования на выборах и на референдуме в октябре. Эти противоречия усилились по мере сближения Кишинева с Западом. Чтобы смягчить трения, правительство должно вновь пойти на контакт с властями регионов.

Moldova divizată. Atenuarea tensiunilor, în contextul amestecului Rusiei și al apropierii alegerilor

elaloux — Miercuri, August 21, 2024 - 13:14

Oficialii moldoveni sunt îngrijorați de faptul că Rusia ar putea încerca să manipuleze divizările dintre capitală și cele două regiuni disidente, înainte de alegerile din octombrie. Aceste fisuri s-au adâncit pe măsură ce Chișinăul se apropie de Occident. Pentru a reduce fricțiunile, guvernarea ar trebui să reia contactul cu autoritățile regionale.

Moldova’s Restive Separatists, Russia Worries, and EU Aspirations

sbuengener — Tuesday, April 23, 2024 - 15:39

This week on War & Peace, Olga and Elissa are joined by Crisis Group experts Oleg Ignatov and Marta Mucznik to talk about the calls for Russian help from Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region and autonomous Gagauzia and Moldova’s own worries about Russia as it seeks EU membership.