The commission of inquiry for elucidating the accusations of interference by the Foundation “Otwarty Dialog” and its founder Ludmila Kozlowska made public a part of the questions to which the PAS leader Maia Sandu and PPPDA leader Andrei Năstase were to answer, but these refused to come to discussions- : if they became involved as hybrid war instruments of the Russian intelligence services consciously or unconsciously; when and in what circumstances they got acquainted with Ludmila Kozlowska; if they were helped by persons involved in the theft of the US$ 1 billion, such as Vlad Filat and Veaceslav Platon etc?
Reading the questions that were declassified by Igor Vremea, which the leaders of the opposition were to answer, the IPN experts said that first of all they can regret that the hearings weren’t public as we missed a really extraordinary show. Secondly, we must admit that the story has also a good part – the commission’s questions! They represent the most truthful image of what the Republic of Moldova is now. The content, formulas, syllogisms, inferences and other elements used all together when formulating the questions are a masterpiece of the commission of inquiry, something unique. The interrogated persons couldn’t have avoided incriminating themselves when answering such questions. It’s true that they had an alternative – to pose as naïve or accomplices to the accusations. But the parliamentary investigators aimed the most serious affront at the European Parliament. They practically stigmatized this as being naïve as it adopted decisions under the influence of agents of the hybrid war. That’s why investigators’ questions should be translated into a language of international circulation and spread wherever there is interest in understanding what is happening in the Republic of Moldova.
The experts note it will be very interesting to learn when Mister Igor Vremea and Mister Artur Reshetnikov found out that the intelligence services of Russia conduct a hybrid war on Moldova’s territory? As, in the parliamentary elections of November 30, 2014 they were mandated to immediately open negotiations with Russia and to restore the partnership relations! Moreover, the PCRM, as the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), promised: to organize a national referendum on integrationist problems in the Republic of Moldova. This is what Vremea and Reshetnikov were mandated to do! Didn’t the investigators know that Russia imposed bans on Moldova in 2013 and on March 17, 2014, after the so-called referendum held in Crimea, both the U.S. and the EU decided to impose sanctions against the Russian Federation? What do Vremea and Reshetnikcov prefer now – to be considered naïve and accomplices to Russia’s hybrid war against Moldova, Ukraine, etc.? The Socialist members of the commission would also have to answered a number of questions. If they ask representatives of the opposition about Russia’s hybrid war in Moldova, do they admit that this exists? If they recognize this war, why do they encourage Moldova’s entry into the Eurasian Union? Aren’t they accomplices of Russia and shouldn’t they be convicted of treason?
The European Parliament’s resolution on Moldova of November 14 aroused different, even contradictory reactions, including at the 96th installment of the debates “Development of political culture through public debates” staged by IPN News Agency and Radio Moldova.
The standing expert of IPN’s project Igor Boțan noted two important things that happened in the European Parliament and that can be deduced from the resolution. “The first thing refers to the ascertaining of a state of fact, in a succinct manner. During the last few years of the crisis of the stolen US$ 1 billion, particular progress was made in the banking system, trade, economy, but things regrettably backslid on the democratic dimension and this is worrisome. This thing became more evident after the annulment of the Chisinau mayoral elections. The second important thing is related to the perspective. The European Parliament transmitted a very clear message – the Association Agreement is a mandatory document. The European Union wants to help the Republic of Moldova, especially its people, but for this to happen the Republic of Moldova should return to normality. The return to normality in the Republic of Moldova is possible only if the parliamentary elections scheduled for February 24, 2019 are free and fair,” stated Igor Boțan.
According to MEP Petras Austrevicius, who is the author of the report on the implementation of the Association Agreement that was discussed in Brussels recently, Moldova continues to implement the Agreement and particular progress was made in the financial and economic sectors, but the country should not be regarded as a market only. The report and the resolution adopted based on this should become the basis for political assessments of the processes taking place in Moldova.
The director of the Institute for Development and Social Initiative “Viitorul” Igor Munteanu said the European Parliament’s resolution reaffirmed the EU’s wish not to provide assistance unconditionally and before the parliamentary elections. According to him, the tone of the document does not leave illusions as to the fact that the current government could return to normal relations with Brussels. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Valeriu Giletski admitted that the organization of free and fair parliamentary elections is the biggest responsibility of the government. “All the other things will be concentrated on this condition, such as the macro-financial assistance, resumption of financing and others. All these are related to the upcoming event,” he stated.
The Republic of Moldova and Romania initiated negotiations on the signing of an intergovernmental agreement providing that the citizens of the two states will speak on the phone without paying roaming charges.
The farmland and wooded land could be bought and sold only by the citizens of the Republic of Moldova. The foreigners, if they inherit land, will be obliged to sell this within a year. The provisions were included in the new Land Code approved by the Cabinet.
Instead, the citizens of the Republic of Moldova who live outside the country could get an old age pension. The Cabinet approved a legislative initiative designed to continue the process of reforming the pension system.
Once in six months, the recipient will have to submit a life certificate to the National House of Social Insurance (CNAS). If the recipient does not present the certificate by the required date, the CNAS suspends the payment of the pension starting with the next month coming after the six months. If the person transmits the certificate after the period of half a year, the pension will restart to be paid from the suspension day.
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