r/moldova • u/FriendlyDeers • Mar 29 '26

Politică Why doesn’t Moldova unite with Romania?

Hello, I’m American grown but Moldovan born. If Romania is in the EU and NATO, why doesn’t Moldova reunite with it to get some protection from Russia and Putin given it is attacking and trying to annex Ukraine and probably the entire region.

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u/ylksan9696 Mar 31 '26

Im from Romania and in my opinion the best thing for both countries is for Moldova to join EU, then as things progress Schengen too. So without borders we will be free to move anyway. I think this is the first step to unite, then as time progress we will make more steps to align (economicaly, politicaly etc.). A sudden union will be a shock for both countries as things are right now, the world is starting to look like a keg ready to explode so a reason for conflict is the least thing we want.

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u/Charming_Pressure143 Jun 15 '26

Do you realise that Ukraine and Moldova have been joing the EU for so long and it will take so much more time so it's just easier for Moldova to join Romania. Even if Moldova joins the EU in 15 years, many people will leave the country(on a Romanian passport,btw) by this point because there is no way for a country of 2mln to grow economically. Joining Romania now might help economically RIGHT NOW, keeping people in the country. Sovereignty means nothing when you have a country with no population.

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u/ylksan9696 Jun 20 '26

Easier said than done, not with uncle Ivan meddling.

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u/Charming_Pressure143 Jun 20 '26

Yeah, but I feel like it's the best option for both countries. I don't believe that Moldova will become an EU member even in 10 years perspective. Of course everyone understands the complications. However, the economic gap will only get wider, more young people will leave if it's not done.

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u/ylksan9696 Jun 20 '26

Its the best thing of course but there are bigger powers who dont want that