IPN on April 23 published an OP-ED article entitled “Foreign multi-vectorialism of President Dodon and post-electoral geopolitical uncertainties” that was written by expert in political sciences Dionis Cenusa. The author noted that Moldova’s rapprochement with the European Union is treated more calmly and steadily by the main pro-Russian forces in Chisinau, first of all by the Head of State. Thus, Igor Dodon’s tone in relation to the EU became more temperate and turned into a clear tendency that was first witnessed in the autumn of 2017. Read more…
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Media NGOs consider special attention should be devoted to the further monitoring of the implementation of the Association Agreement’s provisions on environment. If there are incongruities, civil society should notify the authorities, the mass media and the general public of the non-adjustment of the national legislation to the European environmental standards. Read more…
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The president of the European People’s Party of Moldova (PPEM) Iurie Leanca said he analyzed the electoral programs for the new local elections of Chisinau and Balti and established that the candidates include persons who could meet the requirements. These are pro-European, upright and have a clear view as to how the problems of the city should be solved. The politician didn’t give names yet. Read more…
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A number of candidates running in the May 20 mayoral elections in Chisinau municipality said that if they are elected to mayoralty they will transform the capital into a European city with green areas, modern public transport and infrastructure, where they will have clean yards and will live in peace and harmony. The electoral offers of four electoral contenders were presented in the public debate “I ask you to elect me mayor because...” staged by IPN News Agency on April 24. Read more…
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The candidate of the Political Party “Platform Dignity and Truth” (PPPDA) for Chisinau mayoralty Andrei Nastase in a debate at IPN said he is the best candidate for mayor because he is the leader of a party and enjoys the support of two parties. He is supported by the European people’s family, the partners from Romania and this makes him confident that he will represent all the voters of national essence, pro-European voters. Read more…
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In a debate at IPN, Vasile Costiuc, the candidate for mayor of Chisinau of the Party “Democracy at Home”, said more public discussions should be held, even contradictory ones, with other partners, candidates of the right so as to transmit a clear signal as to how important the capital city is for the European future of Moldova to the citizens. Read more…
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A green European capital with roads of a high quality and professional and transparent administration. This is what the candidates for mayor general of Chisinau municipality promise. In the second round of public debates “I ask you to elect me mayor because...”, staged by IPN News Agency, the candidates of three political parties and the only independent candidate said they are the best and are able to solve the problems existing in the city and to improve the life of the citizens of Chisinau. Read more…
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Constantin Codreanu, candidate for Chisinau mayoralty of the National Unity Party (PUN), in a debate at IPN said Romania is the only chance for the municipality of Chisinau to overcome the current problems and become part of the European Union. He promised that if he is elected mayor, he will unite all the inhabitants of Chisinau, regardless of ethnicity, spoken language and confession, but will not renounce his unionist ideas as he is convinced that Chisinau does not have a future without the union with Romania. Read more…
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Victor Stratila, the candidate of the Green Ecologist Party for mayor of Chisinau, in a debate at IPN said his platform centers on seven strategic objectives, such as the replacement of the current system of management in Chisinau municipality, establishment of a number of partnerships with municipalities managed by the European Greens with the support of the European Green Party, improvement of the situation in education, health and culture. Read more…
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The Romanian party Save Romania Union (USR) announced its support for the candidate of the Party “Platform Dignity and Truth” Andrei Nastase in the new local mayoral elections in Chisinau. “We think the withdrawal of the “rabbit candidates” and the supporting of Andrei Nastase by all the so-called pro-European, unionist and other forces are the only solution for blocking his negative trend and for counteracting the Plahotniuc-Dodon duo that is interested in having its candidates Ion Ceban and Silvia Radu in the runoffs,” stated USR MP Matei Dobrovie. Read more…
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A student from Tudora village of Stefan Voda distcrit started a business in agriculture with European funds. The young man bought a modern tractor by which he cultivates tens of hectares of farmland each spring and autumn. Villagers ask for his services whenever they need mechanized works in the field or in the orchard. Read more…
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The Republic of Moldova is interested in learning from the positive experience of Lithuania in doing reforms, Prime Minister Pavel Filip stated in a meeting with the Lithuanian Premier Saulius Skvernelis, who is paying a visit to Moldova during April 26-27. “The Cabinet of Lithuania followed a reform agenda that is similar to our agenda. They did reforms in education, healthcare, pension system, fiscal system and public administration,” stated Pavel Filip. He noted that Lithuania will remain Moldova’s ally and friend in the European integration process and will learn from Lithuania’s successful experience in this regard. Read more…
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Approximately 1.5 million Moldovans travelled visa-free in the European Union since the abolition of the visa requirements by the EU for Moldova in 2014. Of the total number, 1.1 million citizens or 79% returned to the country. Read more…
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The buildings of two schools and two kindergartens in Cantemir town will be thermally rehabilitated within a project financed by the European Union as part of the EU4Energy initiative. The works will be launched this year and will last until 2020. The EU’s contribution is of over €674,000, while the local community will contribute more than €168,000. Read more…
The summary of news from the IPN series “European Integration” is produced with support from the Hanns Seidel Foundation of Germany and can be further disseminated on condition that the source is indicated.
