Moldova

20 Jun

Moldova’s Political Crisis: What’s next?

  • ECFR Berlin

Dicussion on Moldova's ongoing political crisis, the reasons behind the different actors involvement and the challenges the new government now faces

10 Nov

Black Coffee Morning “Re-Militarisierung der EU Ostgrenze?!”

  • ECFR Berlin

Russia underwent fundamental military reforms which not only included modernization of equipment but also changes on structure and staffing. In the recent past, we have observed significantly faster mobilization of troops within few days and major threats to EU and NATO members.  However, the European Union is badly prepared for the various scenarios regarding its defence strategy. For that a better coordination between EU and NATO, a willingness to react, and a re-focus on military core functions and capacities is of fundamental importance.  The discussion proved to be very lively. Consensus on the strengthening of Russia's military was clearly at hand, but regarding the instruments to encounter this new military giant is still an open question for the foreseeable future.

Moldova’s last chance for reform

  • Victor Chirila
  • Commentary

Moldova's new pro-European government will face a strong pro-Russian opposition and it must act quickly to implement reforms – for its own sake and for the EU's

Moldova’s elections: The economic situation

  • Kamil Calus
  • Commentary

On the eve of the parliamentary elections in Moldova, the country’s economic situation is relatively stable despite negative external factors