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Moldova: The next generation revolution?
16/04/2009 By Jos Boonstra
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Riots broke out in Moldova’s capital Chisinau after the parliamentary elections held on Sunday, 5 April handed victory to the Communists for a third time in a row. Electoral fraud was widespread, but such a response came unexpected. Is Moldova heading towards another colour revolution or are we witnessing the first ‘electronically’ spurred revolution attempt through the increased communication possibilities offered by internet forums such as blogs and twitter offer? Current events might have implications for Moldova and other former soviet republics. Are the EU and Russia ready to deal with further instability? And if so, are there any sign of rapprochement between both actors?
The Moldovan government should increase transparency and cooperate with the opposition in order to maintain some level of trust. It will also need to involve the younger generation that feels excluded. The EU will have to act, preferably in some consultation with Moscow, which is slowly loosing influence in nearby countries. A concerted approach is needed in order for the parties involved to take the situation in Chisinau seriously and refrain from accusing each other of playing geopolitics or urging regime change.
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Civil society Democratic control European Union Moldova Political ReformRelated publications
Bio author: Jos Boonstra
Central Asia. Eastern Europe. The Balkans. Caucasus. CSDP.NATO.OSCE.Security Sector Reform. Eastern Partnership.
