DW: Moldova: Pro-Western government collapses amid crises
The government in Chisinau has fallen after a year and a half in office, amid inflation and energy security concerns.
The war in neighboring Ukraine has also taken its toll on the small nation. Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrilita stepped down from her position on Friday citing a lack of support in the former Soviet Republic.
The pro-Western government had been in power for just 18 months, during a period dominated by the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
Moldova's President Maia Sandu accepted Gavrilita's resignation and said she would talk with parliamentary groups about a possible replacement.
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WNU Editor: A new government is being formed .... Moldovan President names candidate for Prime Minister (AP). More here .... Moldova names new pro-EU prime minister after government falls amid Russian pressure (Politico).
I have friends in Moldova, and they tell me the situation is grim. The country is deeply divided, and the economic situation continues to worsen. This new government is not going to make a difference.
Moldova's Pro-Western Government Has Fallen
Moldovan government quits amid economic turmoil, Russia tensions -- Reuters
Moldovan PM resigns blaming ‘crises caused by Russian aggression’ -- The Guardian
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Botton line. Don't force things on people. Western values incl.
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