The current approach of Romania is too timid to be efficient in promoting the European integration in Moldova, especially given the level of anti-EU hostility existing in the region and the geopolitical mobilization of Russia. Politologist Dionisa Cenusa, in an article published by IPN, says more pronounced leaderism on the part of Romania is needed in promoting the European integration in Moldova, which would be as powerful as within the policies to promote the Romanian identity.
“There are many methods of making Romania’s European experience become more useful and usable for the Moldovan public. The most efficient transmitters of the knowledge and information accumulated by Romania during the nine years of its entry into the EU come from the NGO sector and the mass media. That’s why the creation of permanent Moldovan-Romanian and pro-European civic platforms represents a priority,” stated the politologist.
According to Dionis Cenusa, currently, the Romanian factor as an agent of Moldova’s Europeanization is powerfully underestimated and is not employed. The knowledge and experience of Romania are unique and should be transferred to the Republic of Moldova as soon as possible, including by multiplying the interactions and non-political communication channels.
