{"id":51427,"date":"2025-05-13T10:01:42","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T07:01:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipn.md\/maia-sandu-i-want-a-strong-romania-in-eu-i-will-vote-for-nicusor-dan\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T12:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T09:53:12","slug":"maia-sandu-i-want-a-strong-romania-in-eu-i-will-vote-for-nicusor-dan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipn.md\/en\/maia-sandu-i-want-a-strong-romania-in-eu-i-will-vote-for-nicusor-dan\/","title":{"rendered":"Maia Sandu: I want a strong Romania in EU. I will vote for Nicusor Dan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu wants as close relations as possible with Romania. In the context of the presidential election in the neighboring country, she said that she wants Romania to remain a firm partner in the European Union, IPN reports.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I want Romania to be a strong voice in the European Union. I do not want it to leave the EU or, worse, to become an anti-European state. It is important for us and for Romania to continue on our path, and the EU is the best option for us and for Romania,&#8221; the head of state stated in the program &#8220;New Week&#8221; on TV8.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maia Sandu said that at the presidential election in Romania, she supports the independent candidate Nicu\u0219or Dan. &#8220;I announced that I will vote for Nicusor Dan and I can explain why. He has repeatedly stated that he will support Moldova, and the projects we have started will continue. Nicu\u0219or Dan said that he will support the European development course of the Republic of Moldova,&#8221; said the official.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the head of state criticized the positions of Nicusor Dan&#8217;s opponent. &#8220;On the other hand, the other candidate said that he will stop any aid for Moldova, that we are a monster. 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