The Ukraine crisis has complicated Moldova’s political situation ahead of signing an Association Agreement with the EU

Moldova is scheduled to sign an Association Agreement with the EU later in June 2014, with Parliamentary elections also due to be held in November 2014. Ellie Knott and David Rinnert write on the impact the Ukraine crisis has had on domestic politics and Moldova’s delicate balance between the EU and Russia. They argue that the crisis has complicated the country’s political situation, with ethnic groups divided over relations with the EU and Russia’s annexation of Crimea. This could have an impact not only in terms of foreign policy, but also on the support for political parties in November.

ESO: Background information: EU keen to sign Moldova pact despite Russia threats http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-keen-to-sign-moldova-pact-despite-russia-threats/

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