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Moldova’s recently-elected and pro-European President Maia Sandu on Wednesday (28 April) dissolved parliament and scheduled fresh elections for July, bringing to a head a dispute with lawmakers loyal to her predecessor. Sandu, 48, defeated the country’s Russia-friendly incumbent Igor Dodon in a surprise victory in November, but has been locked in a power struggle with parliament, which is largely comprised of lawmakers loyal to Dodon. Pro-European challenger Maia Sandu has won the second ro...

CHISINAU — A political crisis in Moldova lurched towards constitional deadlock on Tuesday as the country’s top court ruled that parliament had overstepped its…

The Eastern Partnership turns 12 this year. When it launched in 2009, the initiative’s goal was to strengthen political relationships between the European Union and the six countries in the Eastern Partnership – and to encourage economic integration by promoting reforms in those states. Since then, the EU has achieved some successes: Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine concluded associated agreements with Brussels, and these countries’ citizens won the right to visit the EU without visas. Armen...

Flags of Georgia and Moldova. Author: Borka Kiss / Shutterstock A political crisis is only over when the underlying issues causing it have been resolved. Does this logic apply to recent events in Georgia and Moldova? Currently, there is no straightforward answer. Certainly, the latest developments in Georgia and Moldova allow for some cautious optimism. There have been huge improvements in both countries regarding their recent crises. However, only one of these nations seems to be truly approac...

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The Autonomous Territorial Unit of Gagauzia: A new focal point for Russo-Turkish competition? April 29, 2021 Share Although many policymakers and commentators in the West tend to see Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Russian President Vladimir Putin as often working together, history shows us that the natural state of affairs between Russia and Turkey is one of competition, confrontation, and even conflict. Recent geopolitical events remind us of this. The aftermath of the seco...

Moldovan leader dissolves parliament, sets July elections Issued on: 28/04/2021 - 19:08 Moldovas President Maia Sandu has been locked in a power struggle with parliament Ludovic MARIN AFP/File 2 min Chisinau (AFP) Moldovas recently-elected and pro-European President Maia Sandu on Wednesday dissolved parliament and scheduled fresh elections for July, bringing to a head a dispute with lawmakers loyal to her predecessor. Sandu, 48, defeated the countrys...

Moldovan politics are stuck. New pro-Western President Maia Sandu has struggled to govern, as the parliament remains under the control of the party of

Moldovas President Maia Sandu announced plans on Wednesday to dissolve parliament, calling for early elections on July 11. "Moldovans can now elect their next leadership. They are no longer hostages to predatory interests. I thank all our partners for your trust and support for Moldovas democratic future," Sandu tweeted. It came after Moldovas Constitutional Court cancelled a state of emergency meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The 60-day state of emergency blocked the pro-Western president...

Moldova’s President Maia Sandu calls early election for July 11 Al Jazeera English © Moldovan President Maia Sandu delivers a speech during an inauguration ceremony in Chisinau [File: S... Moldovan President Maia Sandu took office late last year [File: Reuters] Moldova’s constitutional court has cancelled a state of emergency introduced to stem the coronavirus pandemic, enabling President Maia Sandu to dissolve parliament and call for an early election on July 11. “Thro...