Alexandru Flenchea: Moldova should be an active part of security arrangements in Europe

The Republic of Moldova is independent and is responsible for the decisions it will take with regard to the Transnistrian dispute. This is how the message transmitted by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell at the European Political Community Summit in Bulboaca can be interpreted, ex-Deputy Premier for Reintegration of Moldova Alexandru Flenchea, director of the Association “Initiative for Peace”, stated in a public debate hosted by IPN.

“Borrell’s main message was: Moldovans, things will develop as you want. And we should realize that we should not wait for someone from outside the county to tell us what to do and how to do. If things go as we want, we should ultimately discuss and see what we want to do with our county and how we want the country to look in the medium and short terms and based on these ideas should build our cooperation with the EU. Not Brussels will decide how our country will look like. The decisions, plans and actions are decided by us, not by our partners,” noted Alexandru Flenchea.

Asked who profits from the maintaining of the frozen conflict on the left side of the Nistru, the former Deputy Premier for Reintegration said that there are two beneficiaries – a political one in Moscow and those who financially benefit from this situation. Moscow wants Moldova, as other countries in the region, to be divided, dysfunctional and easily manipulable through secessionist conflicts. As to those who earn money due to this conflict, it goes to smuggling, the “free” gas supplies, “businesses” that can exist only as long as the Transnistrian region keeps the current formula, when the law does not work on the left side of the Nistru.

According to Alexandru Flenchea, resolving the Transnistrian conflict is the biggest contribution that Moldova can make to building peace and security. “We should eliminate the security risks and threats originating in this conflict, the foreign military presence on this territory. This is a matter of principle, but in general, being am active party in the next security arrangements in Europe, in the Black Sea region, is the absolute priority for our country. When this is war is over, new European security architecture will be built. If we do not become involved now and are not part of the discussions on how this new architecture will look like, we will remain behind all the processes and outside the mechanisms for ensuring peace in the region,” said Alexandru Flenchea.

The debate entitled “European Political Community Summit – signals for reintegration of the Republic of Moldova and its integration into the EU” was staged by IPN News Agency in the framework of the project “Support for European Integration by stimulating discussion in the mass media about the European Political Community (EPC) Summit” that is supported by Soros Foundation Moldova.



Moldova has no more time to lose, and every day of delay in adopting reforms means young people leaving the country and missed investments. The statement was made by the designated Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, from the Parliament’s podium before the plenary vote. Vasile Tofan advocated for budgetary discipline, supporting the business environment, rethinking state controls and a salary system based on performance and transparency, reports IPN.

Vasile Tofan stated that the future Government must answer a fundamental question: whether Moldova can become a country where young people choose to stay, to start families and to invest. “The problems are serious, and decisions can no longer be postponed. The action counter is not in years, but in days and hours. Each delay has a real cost”, declared the appointed prime minister.

He further drew attention to the budget deficit of approximately 20 billion lei and the imbalances in the pension system, arguing that the state needs to stimulate economic growth, not just redistribute available resources.

The designated Prime Minister has also promised a change in the way company inspections are conducted. “A business that operates correctly should not be repeatedly inspected just because it is visible and easy to find. In a typical tax dispute, the state should not come with masked men at 6 in the morning over an entrepreneur in front of his children and family. Unfortunately, such things happen”, the designated Prime Minister pointed out.

On the international front, Vasile Tofan reiterated support for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and stated that accession to the European Union must be supported by strengthening the economy and institutions of the Republic of Moldova.

At the same time, he promised a transparent salary system in the public sector, based on responsibility and performance, stating that he will not tolerate non-transparent bonuses and excessive remuneration. “I share people’s outrage about outrageous salaries and I find the cases that have been in the media abusive. If you want a direct answer: I do not tolerate such cases”, Vasile Tofan mentioned.

The Parliament decides today whether to grant the vote of confidence to the cabinet of ministers and the government program proposed by Vasile Tofan.

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Alexandru Flenchea: Moldova should be an active part of security arrangements in Europe

The Republic of Moldova is independent and is responsible for the decisions it will take with regard to the Transnistrian dispute. This is how the message transmitted by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell at the European Political Community Summit in Bulboaca can be interpreted, ex-Deputy Premier for Reintegration of Moldova Alexandru Flenchea, director of the Association “Initiative for Peace”, stated in a public debate hosted by IPN.

“Borrell’s main message was: Moldovans, things will develop as you want. And we should realize that we should not wait for someone from outside the county to tell us what to do and how to do. If things go as we want, we should ultimately discuss and see what we want to do with our county and how we want the country to look in the medium and short terms and based on these ideas should build our cooperation with the EU. Not Brussels will decide how our country will look like. The decisions, plans and actions are decided by us, not by our partners,” noted Alexandru Flenchea.

Asked who profits from the maintaining of the frozen conflict on the left side of the Nistru, the former Deputy Premier for Reintegration said that there are two beneficiaries – a political one in Moscow and those who financially benefit from this situation. Moscow wants Moldova, as other countries in the region, to be divided, dysfunctional and easily manipulable through secessionist conflicts. As to those who earn money due to this conflict, it goes to smuggling, the “free” gas supplies, “businesses” that can exist only as long as the Transnistrian region keeps the current formula, when the law does not work on the left side of the Nistru.

According to Alexandru Flenchea, resolving the Transnistrian conflict is the biggest contribution that Moldova can make to building peace and security. “We should eliminate the security risks and threats originating in this conflict, the foreign military presence on this territory. This is a matter of principle, but in general, being am active party in the next security arrangements in Europe, in the Black Sea region, is the absolute priority for our country. When this is war is over, new European security architecture will be built. If we do not become involved now and are not part of the discussions on how this new architecture will look like, we will remain behind all the processes and outside the mechanisms for ensuring peace in the region,” said Alexandru Flenchea.

The debate entitled “European Political Community Summit – signals for reintegration of the Republic of Moldova and its integration into the EU” was staged by IPN News Agency in the framework of the project “Support for European Integration by stimulating discussion in the mass media about the European Political Community (EPC) Summit” that is supported by Soros Foundation Moldova.


The man who killed the former Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Nicolae Andronati, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. According to law enforcement, he allegedly broke into the victim’s property in the Slobozia district, where he stole money, then killed the owner, reports IPN.

The General Prosecutor’s Office mentions that the court found the defendant guilty of robbery and murder committed with particular cruelty. He is to serve his sentence in a closed-type penitentiary.

According to the PG, the 31-year-old man entered the home of Nicolae Andronati, 90, and allegedly stole 50,000 lei and 5,000 euros. After committing the theft, he allegedly tied up the victim and strangled her.

Before the court, the defendant partially admitted his guilt. He stated that he had performed work in the victim’s household and that a conflict had erupted between the two of them over a debt he claims he could not recover. According to his statements, he later returned to the former dignitary’s residence and killed him.

The court ruled that the victim’s relatives should receive 400 thousand lei as moral damages and over 80 thousand lei as compensation for material damage.

The sentence can be appealed. Until the pronouncement of a final judicial decision, the defendant benefits from the presumption of innocence.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
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