Moldova’s Prime Minister Says He’d Vote for Union With Romania as Opposition Demands Investigations

Overview

• Prime Minister Alexandr Muntianu told Observatorul de Nord he would support unification as a citizen but, as head of government, would follow the majority and pursue EU integration.
• President Maia Sandu earlier said she would vote for union in a referendum, citing security concerns and the challenges facing a small state, while acknowledging there is no current majority for unification.
• The Socialist Party called for an immediate investigation into possible treason and the Communist Party said her remarks provide grounds to initiate impeachment procedures.
• Opposition figure Ilan Shor labeled Sandu and Muntianu traitors, and former prime minister Vasiliy Tarlev argued the union stance threatens statehood and contradicts the constitution.
• Recent IMAS polling indicates most Moldovans oppose joining Romania, with roughly a third in favor, and any change of status would require a referendum that has not been initiated.