The deputy chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (PLDM) Vadim Pistrinciuc considers the obtaining of the right to move freely in Europe represents the symbol of a common victory of the Moldovan citizens, which contributes to strengthening society. He made related statements in an interview with IPN titled “There are four million arguments why free movement in Europe is of historical importance”.
“This feeling, the obtaining of the right to free movement represents recognition of Moldovan people’s merits and of the efforts made by us all. I don’t know if there is something else that unites more than a common victory. Imagine that larger countries from the region and not only have aspired for decades to obtain this right. Moldova, by hard work and wise management, managed to achieve it. Europe said YES to us! Because we are better, freer and make important steps towards the country’s development. This fact unites us all, regardless of the spoken language and the declared nationality. This is a right of everyone and this makes us more powerful. For example, I saw a feature on a TV channel. The first citizen who crossed the border to the west without visa walked 70 km. He was a Russian speaker. Somebody criticized this thing, but I was glad. It is a right that belongs to everyone – Romanians, Moldovans, Ukrainians, Russians – all the Moldovan citizens,” stated the deputy chairman of the PLDM.
Asked to say why the liberalization of the free movement is descried as an event of historical importance by the political class, Vadim Pistrinciuc noted that there are four million arguments. “There are over four million arguments why free movement in Europe is of historical importance – as many as the Moldovan citizens. Each family will only benefit from the liberalized visa regime. Now or in a period. The reunification of families, traveling opportunities, mobility, studies and business for the young people first of all. Mobility is also an economic advantage and, evidently, it will have an economic impact on Moldova. Free trips mean contacts and speed. These are essential things for business and, consequently, for the creation of workplaces. But I would like to also speak about another argument - the feeling of common victory, the national pride,” he said.
