ASSESSMENTS
In Moldova, Political Paralysis Is Never Far Away
Jun 21, 2019 | 09:00 GMT
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Highlights
- The Moldovan Democratic Party's decision to cede power will prevent a political crisis in the immediate term and weaken the influence of prominent oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc over decision-making in the country.
- However, the alignment between the pro-Russian Socialists and the pro-EU ACUM bloc against the Democrats could prove short-lived, as the two coalition parties will have increasingly divergent goals on both the domestic and foreign policy fronts.
- Both Russia and the West will seek to influence Moldova's future direction in their favor, strengthening the potential for increased deadlock and further political instability in the contested borderland country.
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