Romania has reiterated its openness to discussions on a potential unification with neighbouring Republic of Moldova, following recent remarks by Moldova’s president.
“If we have a referendum, I will vote for the unification with Romania,” Moldovan President Maia Sandu said on Sunday.
An adviser to the Romanian president said Bucharest remains committed to a position adopted by parliament in 2018, which recognises unification as a legitimate subject for dialogue.
Eugen Tomac has said that the common goal of Bucharest and Chisinau is to support Moldova’s European integration process by “any means,” he told local media.
However, it’s stressed that any progress would depend on a referendum in both countries.
Romania and Moldova share deep cultural and historical ties. Much of present-day Moldova was part of Romania until the Second World War, before being incorporated into the Soviet Union.
Since gaining independence in 1991, Moldova has maintained close relations with Romania, which is a member of both the European Union and NATO.
Despite these links, public opinion in Moldova remains divided. Surveys conducted in recent years suggest that many Moldovans are cautious or opposed to unification, citing concerns over economic stability, political autonomy and the potential social impact of such a change
In Romania, attitudes are also mixed. While some see unification as a historical correction and an opportunity to strengthen regional security, others worry about the financial costs and administrative challenges of absorbing a less wealthy neighbour.
Moldova is not a member of NATO and remains vulnerable to regional security pressures, including the unresolved issue of the Russian-backed region of Transnistria.
Moldovan President Sandu told British podcast ‘The Rest is Politics’, that “it’s getting more and more difficult for a small country like Moldova to survive as a democracy, as a sovereign country, and of course to resist Russia.”
Officials in Bucharest insist that there is no immediate plan for unification. Instead, they say the focus remains on strengthening cooperation and supporting Moldova’s reform efforts, while leaving the final decision to the citizens of both countries.
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