The Phenomenon of “Path Dependence” – Institutional Impediments to the European Integration of the Republic of Moldova
The Phenomenon of “Path Dependence” – Institutional Impediments to the European Integration of the Republic of Moldova

Summary/Abstract: Path dependence theory determines ways in which previous decisions have produced a set of institutions and policies and how they, in their turn, determine future decisions. The last four years of Moldova’s history transposes a pessimistic mood among the population of the country, as well as among the community of experts, political scientists, politicians - regarding the Moldova’s “success story” and its potential to move closer to the European Union. The current situation in the Moldovan society is a reflection of political decisions made by the government and the political class, which may have an impact on the EU agenda and, relatively, in one form or another, is characteristic for other countries in this region (here Ukraine). Political analysis argues that in both states there is the influence and participation of the oligarchic factor on the political agenda, characterized by its destructive nature as to domestic politics, the strengthening of pro-Russian movements and increase in the number of sympathizers, which, in the end, “benevolently” impacts the geopolitical orientation of the country.

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