Moldovan society is not more fragmented than other European societies. This has a specific color and profile, but does not include elements of a division pathology. A part of the explanation derives from the political culture of the citizen, who is an important element of any society, Romania’s Ambassador in Chisinau Marius Lazurca stated in the public discussion “Moldovan-Romanian relations: evolutions, expectations, quality measurements” that was staged by IPN News Agency and Radio Moldova.
According to the ambassador, society in Moldova is fragmented as any other society. If there were monolithic societies, politics would be impossible because this is based on the reality of a fragmented society, societies consisting of communities of interests. “Looking for an artificial unity in Moldova is an artificial project that leads nowhere,” stated Marius Lazurca.
He noted it is regrettable that the majorities migrate rather massively and there is no solid, incontestable majority based on which a series of parties can work out a country project. “During several years, we had pro-European majorities at the level of society. In several years, owing to the disappointment, we have Euro-skeptical majorities. To my mind, the European feeling prevails in the Republic of Moldova, which is a basically European country and political community,” said the diplomat.
According to Marius Lazurca, the situation in Moldovan society is now tense, but does not exceed the limits of political culture typical of civilized countries. “The recent protest, of April 24, and the large number of street protests are an indicator of the dissatisfaction of an important part of the political community of Moldova. But this discontent was never expressed as a struggle of a part of Moldovan society against another, even if the conditions were probably favorable now, when the tensions are so visible. This shows that the balance, stability, wisdom and calmness are traits of the political community of Moldova,” said the ambassador.
He also said that despite the tensions in society, these never manifested themselves as an interethnic conflict and this is another indicator, subordinated to the first. “The discontent expressed on the street didn’t turn into interethnic tensions. This says a lot, beyond particular stereotypes about interethnic peace. The ethnic minorities in the Republic of Moldova feel well treated and feel part of the community and are inserted in the common destiny. This is a good thing,” stated Marius Lazurca.
The public discussion of April 29 forms part of the 53rd installment of the series of debates “Developing political culture by public debates” that are organized with the support of the German foundation “Hanns Seidel”.
