Russia’s war, new regional actors, and shifting alliances are reshaping the neighbourhood. On 2 Dec we discuss how the EU can use connectivity as a real geopolitical tool. Join the DGAP event in Brussels or online.
🔗 dgap.org/en/events/eu...

Spoke at the #EU Accession Exchange Forum in #Kyiv on Ukraine’s reform path and Europe’s future. Hours later, Russia hit the city again. Ukraine’s EU path isn’t just about acquis — it’s about survival, sovereignty, and defending a rules-based order. @dgap.org

Today at @dgap.org we unpacked Moldova’s elections 🇲🇩: a choice between the EU path and Moscow’s. RU used disinfo, illicit funds & cyber threats, but the society showed resilience.

Joined by @johannesschraps.bsky.social, Dorina Baltag, Polina Panainte and moderated by Stefan Meister.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of commenting on Moldovan elections for @france24.com & later @dwnewstoday.bsky.social.

These elections have been truly significant,by the evening you could see the geopolitics weighing on me😅
www.france24.com/en/video/202...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHJs...
@dgap.org

Moldova has voted: PAS wins with 50.15%, beating the polls despite Russian interference.

The people chose a pro-EU, reform path. Meanwhile, the pro-Russian Patriotic Bloc (24%) calls for protests. PAS must now deliver reforms & lead Moldova toward EU accession.

#Moldova #Elections #EU

#Moldova elections: unexpected results for Democrația Acasă (“Democracy at Home”), backed by Romania’s AUR and George Simion. Polls had predicted much lower support. Instead of rallying behind PPDA, many voters were convinced by TikTok, AUR used its networks for mobilising the Moldovan diaspora

#Moldova elections - overall turnout is now around 51.7%. In diaspora - around 261k, high mobilisation. Lower turnout in Russia. Interesting that more women vote than men, low participation rates among young people.

🇲🇩 Moldova votes today in parliamentary elections. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Here’s my short take for @cepa.org: cepa.org/article/mold...
On Tuesday, join me to discuss the outcome of these elections: dgap.org/en/events/ou...

Today, #Moldova hosts its first ever #EU–Moldova #Summit, an important moment, as the country nears the end of the EU screening process and gears up for parliamentary elections in September. @dgap.org

Just back from #Moldova after a study visit with IPRE. Met officials, talked elections, security, Russian interference, and EU integration. Also joined Paralela 47 on Radio Moldova. Always good to be back—and to catch some Chișinău summer vibes.🎧 radiomoldova.md/s/ro/13 @dgap.org

Joined @tvpworld.bsky.social to discuss the #US-Russia meeting on a #Ukraine ceasefire. #Russia isn’t serious—it’s recycling old demands with no real concessions. The big question: Will the US pressure Russia or Ukraine? For Trump, securing a deal may matter more than securing Ukraine. #Geopolitics

🚀Final Workshop for 2024: #Europe’s Capacity to Act Amid #Geopolitical Shifts & Russia’s War on #Ukraine

With #Russia’s war surpassing 1,000 days, the #EU faces critical tests. Today we examine policy shifts, #Poland’s 2025 presidency, & strategies for resilience in an uncertain era.

@dgap.org

Moldova’s #Energy #Crisis, ed.2024
#Moldova faces another energy crisis due to its supply and governance vulnerabilities. PM Dorin Recean asked for the resignation of the Energy Minister and plans to declare a state of emergency in the energy sector from 16 Dec.

www.linkedin.com/posts/apociu...

Happening now: EaP Think Tank Network workshop on #enlargement - we are discussing the implications of the reports for #Ukraine, #Moldova and #Georgia, with inputs from DG NEAR and think tankers. @dgap.org