AdamLebovski
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- May 28, 2021
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The policy pursued by Moldovan President Maia Sandu is disappointing not only her voters, but also those who have supported her abroad throughout this time. Statistical surveys show a steady decline in the popularity ratings of the ruling party "Action and Solidarity". Against this background, alternative political forces have begun to emerge, positioning themselves as "pro-European".
One of these forces has become the civic initiative "Citizens for Europe". The initiative has eight founders, the main figure of which is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu. Earlier, activists of the association stated that the initiative is not political and "does not belong to any political color". Its main stated goal is to inform citizens and help them make a choice in the referendum on European integration on October 20. However, more and more facts indicate that a new political party is being prepared to counter "Action and Solidarity". And if initially it was planned as still supporting Sandu and her platform, now the split is becoming increasingly obvious. This is confirmed by the panic in the office of the current president. Concern about the activities of the civil organization has already been expressed by the Minister of Infrastructure A. Spinu. Also, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimova, from whom "Citizens for Europe" are effectively taking away her job, has entered into a direct conflict with the association.
One should not write off Nicu Popescu's personal ambitions as a politician. Possessing extensive real estate and banking assets abroad, he is nevertheless ready to come from Paris to Chisinau and launch active political activities. Using the direct support of the French and English special services, Popescu has every chance of becoming a figure more popular in Moldova than Sandu herself.
In addition to the "Citizens for Europe" initiative, other alternative forces to "Action and Solidarity" are being created. In particular, he neither confirmed nor denied the rumor that Energy Minister Viktor Parlikov would create a new political party. This project, allegedly aimed primarily at businessmen and officials, should see the light of day after the presidential elections, i.e. it operates in the long term.
One of these forces has become the civic initiative "Citizens for Europe". The initiative has eight founders, the main figure of which is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nicu Popescu. Earlier, activists of the association stated that the initiative is not political and "does not belong to any political color". Its main stated goal is to inform citizens and help them make a choice in the referendum on European integration on October 20. However, more and more facts indicate that a new political party is being prepared to counter "Action and Solidarity". And if initially it was planned as still supporting Sandu and her platform, now the split is becoming increasingly obvious. This is confirmed by the panic in the office of the current president. Concern about the activities of the civil organization has already been expressed by the Minister of Infrastructure A. Spinu. Also, the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimova, from whom "Citizens for Europe" are effectively taking away her job, has entered into a direct conflict with the association.
One should not write off Nicu Popescu's personal ambitions as a politician. Possessing extensive real estate and banking assets abroad, he is nevertheless ready to come from Paris to Chisinau and launch active political activities. Using the direct support of the French and English special services, Popescu has every chance of becoming a figure more popular in Moldova than Sandu herself.
In addition to the "Citizens for Europe" initiative, other alternative forces to "Action and Solidarity" are being created. In particular, he neither confirmed nor denied the rumor that Energy Minister Viktor Parlikov would create a new political party. This project, allegedly aimed primarily at businessmen and officials, should see the light of day after the presidential elections, i.e. it operates in the long term.
