Visiting Merz and Co.: Europeans want to keep Moldau from Putin

Such symbolic visits to solidarity have recently only existed in Ukraine. Now with Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk three of the most powerful Europeans also strengthen their back on the small neighboring country of Moldova and his pro -European government.

On the 34th Independence Day of the former Soviet Republic, they assured the country support on the way to the European Union and in the defense against Russian destabilization attempts. The election is made in a month. Prorussian parties have set themselves the goal of replacing the pro -European government.

Joint appearance in front of thousands of people

The three prominent visitors from the EU want to contribute to the fact that this does not happen. During their visit with a high symbolic power of President Maia Sandu, they were first received for talks in the presidential palace in Chisinau, then we continued to dinner on a winery.

In the evening, everyone spoke to thousands of people at a huge party for independence day at the large National Assembly Place in Chisinau. “They belong to the European family,” Merz called to them. “Our common goal is to join Moldaus to the European Union.” Macron received the most applause, who almost completely gave his speech like Tusk in the national language. Merz spoke English.

Chancellor about Putin: “He also wants to get Moldau back”

Shortly after his arrival in the afternoon, the Russian President Vladimir Putin had accused hybrid attacks on the country. “Moldau also wants to bring back to the Russian sphere of influence,” he said, promising the Moldovian government: “We are helping them to preserve their freedom and sovereignty.”

Macron encourages further reforms

The French President Macron encouraged Moldau to further reforms. “I see that citizens have understood Moldaus that accession to the European Union is a historical opportunity for the future of their country, an opportunity for prosperity and security.”

Tusk emphasized that Moldaus is in the interests of Moldaus all over Europe. “In this joint effort, nobody does anyone else a favor or proves him a courtesy,” he said. Europe will be stronger with Moldova. “There is no safe EU, no safe Poland, France and Germany without an independent Moldova.”

Moldaus President considers the EU accession without an alternative

Moldaus President Sandu emphasized that there was no alternative for her country to Europe. The Russian war against Ukraine shows that Europe means freedom. The pro -European president warned of attempted Russian influence on the upcoming parliamentary election on September 28th. There are disinformation campaigns and paid protests, said Sandu.

Visit to independence day

Moldova, one of the poorest countries in Europe, is divided between pro -European and pro -Russian forces. Russian soldiers have been stationed in the renegade region of Transnistria, a narrow country strip in the east of the Republic, since the 1990s.

Four Russia -oriented opposition parties

The government in Chisinau has long accused Russia of targeted disinformation and destabilization campaigns. Four Russia -oriented opposition parties have announced the establishment of an election block for the parliamentary election. In 2021, the EU-oriented PAS of President Sandu 63 of the 101 seats had achieved in parliament. In view of the difficult economic situation, the government party is now facing the loss of its majority.