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EU membership gives Romania new opportunities in its relations with Moldova
EU membership gives Romania new opportunities in its relations with Moldova

Author(s): George Dura
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Eurojournal.org
Keywords: EU’s Neighbourhood Policy (ENP); EU-Moldova Action Plan; Romanian-Moldovan relations; Transnistria/Transdniestria; Moldova’s economy; EU German Presidency

Summary/Abstract: Relations between Romania and Moldova have improved markedly since the 2004 parliamentary and presidential elections in Romania, although the relationship has come under considerable strain in recent months due to a rapprochement between Russia and Moldova, combined with new restrictions Moldovans are facing in conducting trade and travel with Romania in the wake of its accession to the EU. Against this background, George Dura reviews the general principles that have guided Romania’s foreign policy vis-à-vis Moldova and outlines several practical and constructive suggestions for increasing cooperation.

  • Issue Year: 2007
  • Issue No: 01
  • Page Range: online (4)
  • Page Count: 4
  • Language: English