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Diaspora vote explains the unusually high turnout among young and relatively young people at recent 2020 presidential elections

Author(s): Mihai ȚURCANU / Language(s): English

About 373,398 people aged between 18 and 35 (25.69% of the total of 1,453,013 participants in Moldova) participated in the parliamentary elections of February 24, 2019; in the local elections in October-November 2019, this figure fell to 277,669 (or 23.43% of the total of 1,184,779); in the first round of the last presidential election, 367,058 young people participated (or 26.82% of the total of 1,368,516), and in the second round – 469,603 young people, which represents about 28.46% of the total of 1,650,131 participants. That latter result could be achieved primarily due to the mobilization of young people abroad.

Does Moldova have a Role to play in the Regional Context ?

Author(s): Corneliu Ciurea / Language(s): English

Moldova’s foreign policy is often seen as an ongoing effort of European integration. Such an approach is rather illusory because it neglects a number of actions that are not necessarily complied with the objectives of signing an association agreement with the EU - the Moldovan diplomacy on Transnistrian component, development of bilateral relations with Romania, frequent visits of Moldovan politicians to Moscow in the style of a vassal convened by the senior, etc. Under these circumstances, we may wonder whether the imperative of Moldova’s European integration is only an instrumental objective designed to solve, in a certain political context, the issue of Moldova’s state vulnerability, suspended fatidic between East and West or a conscious assumption of a role that cancels “banal” existence of the Republic of Moldova as a small and insignificant state.

Does Moldova need Low-Cost Airlines?

Author(s): Leonid Litră / Language(s): English

The old-new government was invested, and a continuation of its pro-European demarche was announced. The Governing Program declares EU integration as the main priority and the continuation of reforms is envisaged, especially in the previously committed areas. As in the previous Program, the government is keen to liberalize the aviation market and to join the European Common Aviation Area.

Does the Republic of Moldova need Military Planes and Helicopters to ensure State Border Guard in the Air?

Author(s): Veaceslav Berbeca / Language(s): English

Ensuring airspace control and management is a component part of the state security policy. Achieving this goal implies a legal framework that would regulate state actions against aircraft using in an unauthorized way the airspace of the Republic of Moldova. However, we must emphasize that the protection of the state border in the air is impossible without appropriate technical equipment of the Air Force. Creating a mechanism of action against unauthorized use of the Republic of Moldova airspace by aircraft is subject to a legislative initiative elaborated by the Ministry of Defense. Even if the members of parliament share the idea of this project, however, there are doubts whether this initiative is appropriate because of higher financial costs related to its implementation. There are, also, fears that the adoption of measures under this initiative would affect the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict.

Economic Cooperation with the EU – A Prerequisite for Development of the Republic of Moldova

Author(s): Alexandru Fală / Language(s): English

The European Union is an important economic partner of Moldova. Economic relations between these two entities have had a good evolution. Only in 2009, under the impact of world economic crisis, intensity of economic flows between Moldova and the EU has decreased. On a medium-term, economic relations between the EU and Moldova would pass a new qualitative level, as a result of negotiating Free Trade Thorough Comprehensive Agreement. To be eligible for associated effects of signing the Agreement, Moldova will have to undertake a difficult mission - employment in a genuine process of economic reform.

Economic Statewatch

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Economic Statistics AUGUST 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics AUGUST 2007. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics JULY 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics July 2007. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics JUNE 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics NOVEMBER 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics OCTOBER 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics OCTOBER 2007. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics SEPTEMBER 2006. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Economic Statistics SEPTEMBER 2007. Monthly Selection of Key Socio-Economic Indicators for Moldova

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Educaţia, Sănătatea şi Medicina pe ambele maluri ale Nistrului

Author(s): Cornel Ciurea / Language(s): Romanian

The discussions of experts from both banks of the Dniester focused on the bilateral issues that exist between Chisinau and Tiraspol in the field of education, health and medicine, and on the possibilities of initiating joint projects. // A serious problem in the relations between the two banks of the Dniester that affects all levels of education is related to the different format of education systems. There are no baccalaureate exams in Transnistria, and pre-university education lasts 11 years (unlike Moldova where young people study for 12 years). Because of this, young people graduating from Moldovan schools in Transnistria with Cyrillic script are forced to study for a year in the Republic of Moldova and only after passing the baccalaureate, they have the right to be enrolled in higher education institutions on the right bank of the Dniester. Compatibility issues also exist at other levels of study - university cycle I and II, doctorate and employment of teachers. In the absence of close control by the Ministry of Education, the exact procedures by which young Transnistrians end up studying at higher education institutions in Moldova or working as teachers are not known. For example, there are known cases when graduates of pedagogical institutions in Transnistria are employed as Romanian language teachers in schools on the right bank, although they have studied Romanian in Cyrillic script.

Energy Security Aspects of the Republic of Moldova

Author(s): Veaceslav Berbeca / Language(s): English

Ensuring the energy security of the Republic of Moldova is one of the main objectives of the authorities in Chisinau. Diversification of natural gas supply sources is considered to be one of the main tools that would contribute significantly to achieving this. Therefore, the construction of the Iasi-Ungheni gas pipeline that will interconnect the gas system of the Republic of Moldova to that of Romania is seen by many as an important step to reduce the state’s dependence on the Russian Federation’s monopoly on gas supplies. The 27 August symbolic launch of the construction of the Iasi-Ungheni gas pipeline with the participation of Prime Ministers of the Republic of Moldova and Romania as well as the European Commissioner for Energy coincided with the visit of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin to Chisinau. Rogozin’s statements on September 2 in which he suggested that Moldova could remain without gas in winter were perceived as threats by the public in the Republic of Moldova.

Epopeea bacalaureatului: în căutarea unei soluții imposibile

Author(s): Sergiu Lipcean / Language(s): Romanian

In this brief analysis we will make an attempt to "scan" the circumstances specific to this year's BAC by elucidating the arguments of the promoters and opponents of the formula proposed by the MoE. We will also try to follow the path of the actions taken by the competent authorities in the management of the BAC and to investigate to what extent they are in line with the institutional discourse. Finally, we will try to identify possible solutions and their long-term implications on improving the situation in relation to the management of the BAC.

EU – Ukraine Relationship: An uncertain Future

Author(s): Leonid Litră / Language(s): English

Cox & Kwasniewski mission declared that it is unable to persuade the President of Ukraine to eliminate problems that would allow Kiev to sign the Association Agreement with the EU. On November 21, the Ukrainian Rada amended in the final reading the law on parliamentary elections and thus met one of the three key requirements that Kiev committed to solve prior to the summit in Vilnius. The other two requirements are related to amending the legislation that would allow prosecution reform and creating a regulatory framework enabling the detainees (read Yulia Tymoshenko) to go abroad for treatment. Although the mission’s mandate was extended until the day of the summit, in the hope that the Ukrainian leadership will review its position, Kwasniewski already stated that they see their mission completed given the regrettable decision of the government in Kiev on 21 November to stop preparations for signing the Association Agreement. The main official argument to waive signing in Vilnius is avoiding a risky situation for the Ukrainian economy and the need to relaunch relations with Russia. However, it seems that beyond these arguments there is a range of problems that are not found in the official statements.