EU warning related to the Republic of Moldova
The autumn parliamentary elections of the Republic of Moldova will be a target of the Russian hybrid war, the head of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas said on Wednesday, on the occasion of the 9th Association Council of the Republic of Moldova-EU, held the same day in Brussels, Radio Chisinau reports.
‘The parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova will be a target in the hybrid war carried by Moscow. Russia will most likely try to influence the vote by money and misinformation, « Kallas said. ‘The citizens of the Republic of Moldova have the right to decide their future alone, without any interference from the outside. This is why we extend the mandate and extent of the European Union partnership mission to support the resilience of the country, « she added.
The European Union considers the Republic of Moldova as part of the ‘European family’ and is ready to provide full support on its accession to the Community Bloc, the European Commissioner for Extension, Marta Kos, said.
In the context of the parliamentary elections scheduled for this fall, Marta Kos mentioned that the European Union will provide technical and political assistance to ensure a free and correct election.
« The Republic of Moldova will be a member of the European Union and you are already treated as a member of our family, you can rely on us to accompany and help, » said the European Commissioner for Extension, stressing that the European Union will help Chisinau to « ensure free, correct elections, to protect the Cyber space and to counteract Propaganda. »
« We look forward to continuing to work to prepare your place in the European Union as an equal member, respected, in peace, security and prosperity, » said Marta Kos.
