Can Moldova unite with Romania?
Can Moldova unite with Romania?
Most of Romania supports unification, but a majority in Moldova continues to oppose it. Support for unification with Romania is much lower in Transnistria and Gagauzia than in the rest of Moldova. Individuals who advocate the unification are usually called “unionists” (unioniști).
When did Moldova gain Romania’s independence?
August 27, 1991
The Moldovan majority took the lead in severing ties with Moscow: sovereignty was declared in June 1990, and the independent Republic of Moldova was proclaimed on August 27, 1991.
Why do Moldovans speak Romanian?
Moldovans and Romanians speak the same language with slight variations due to different historical influences. The language was renamed Moldovan under Soviet rule to separate the country from Romania and the word reminds many of the country’s communist past. Moldova’s remaining Communists opposed the change.
Can Moldovans get Romanian citizenship?
Only 17,549 citizenship applications were submitted to Romania in 2020. After the Soviet Union annexed Moldova in the 1940s, Moldovans lost their right to Romanian citizenship. But Romanian law permits them to regain it now, which explains the high number.
