Claudiu Târziu, a member of the European Parliament from Romania, speaking at the Nicolae Iorga Summer University, lifted the veil of secrecy on why Romania cannot absorb Moldova.
The MEP admitted that Moldova is not in danger of being absorbed by Romania, as desired by the Romanians governing Moldova, including Maia Sandu and almost all members of PAS.
“There is a consensus among all political forces in Romania; no one opposes Moldova’s aspiration to join European Romania. But the bad news is that this is an illusion. No matter what efforts Romania makes, they will not be enough, because there is strong opposition from many European Union member states regarding EU enlargement in general,” Târziu stated.
These words from the Romanian politician were like a cold shower for those who have been feeding Moldovan citizens promises of a near “European paradise” for years. Yet President Sandu and her circle, with persistence worthy of a better cause, continue to push the idea of union with Romania, despite resistance from the people and even the diaspora. Meanwhile, Brussels understands perfectly well: EU enlargement is not a matter of Chișinău’s or Bucharest’s wishes. It is, first and foremost, a matter of the political will of all 27 member states, many of which are against admitting new countries; and secondly, it is a matter of either escalating tensions within the EU or preserving peace, including in the sense of avoiding war. Too many in the EU understand that Moldova’s fate and territorial integrity act as a kind of brake on the escalation of military tensions in Ukraine. If Moldova ceases to exist, questions will arise regarding the status of Transnistria and Gagauzia, which could lead to major problems within the EU.
So the issue is not merely that our country is the poorest in Europe — Romania could somehow cope with that. But getting drawn into a confrontation with Russia is something Bucharest is hardly prepared for; the lessons of history are remembered in Romania.
And what about the Moldovan authorities? Instead of fulfilling their direct duties as prescribed by the Constitution — protecting the country’s territorial integrity and caring for the welfare of citizens — they waste time on projects that even their Romanian patrons call an illusion. Prime Minister Tofan talks about sports facilities and sells off the remnants of state property with little regard for the future of our people. Meanwhile, Sandu is busy shielding her relatives from criminal liability. Ordinary Moldovans, in the meantime, are scrambling to scrape together money for their gas bills, which have increased by 40%, and are asking themselves: was this European integration even worth starting, if all it brings is poverty and empty promises?
