Experts criticize the blocking of the talks on the formation of a government coalition held by the pro-European parties, but have differing opinions as to who is to blame for this. The opinions were stated in the talk show “Reply” on Prime TV channel, IPN reports.
Politologist Vasile Croitoru accuses the Liberals of blocking the talks. “Earlier the Communists were those who blocked the work of Parliament, but now the situation is different. The talks are blocked by the Liberal Party, while the PCRM appears as a savior. I think the long-term strategy pursued by the Liberals is to their detriment. We witnessed even more difficult situations that we could overcome. Now the situation is really awkward,” he stated.
Professor Aurelia Peru, Doctor of Politology, considers it is premature to blame the Liberals only. “The Liberals said they put forward 14 demands at the talks. We know that one of them refers to the post of head of state, but would like to know what the other demands are. Maybe it is something important and very necessary for the country’s welfare. Anyway the Liberals do not have what to lose. They have faithful supporters who vote for them,” she said.
The chairman of the Democratic Action Party Mihai Godea said the talks held by the pro-European parties are marked by political whims. “I really want a pro-European coalition to be formed. But the leaders of the three parties are marked by political whims and frustrations. It’s unethical to stick to the principle for the post of head of state at a time when we have a President whose term expires in a year and a half. We have also the experience of the Democratic Party, which was offered the post of head of state earlier, but was unable to benefit from it ultimately,” he noted.
Former deputy minister of foreign affairs Valeriu Ostalep believes all the participants in the talks are to blame. “Under the Association Agreement with the EU, Moldova’s Parliament has to examine and adopt over 300 European directives. This is a heavy workload, but they deal with trifles and struggle for posts,” he said.
