DISINFO: Moldova's leadership imposes a total Romanisation of society
SUMMARY
Moldova is currently governed by politicians who, in addition to Moldovan citizenship, hold citizenship of neighbouring Romania and who, when receiving a Romanian passport, took an oath of allegiance to this state. The acquired passport is obviously of greater value to them than their native Moldovan one. This is precisely why the current leadership of Moldova imposes a discourse of total Romanisation on Moldovan society.
RESPONSE
Pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative targeting the current Moldovan government, questioning Moldova's integrity and sovereignty, falsely claiming that Moldova’s actions are not independent.
The statement was made in the context of the new history textbook for the 12th grade, which is presented as a foreign plot to forcibly "Romanise" Moldova.
Pro-Kremlin disinformation denies the Republic of Moldova the right to develop history textbooks that diverge from Soviet-era historiography. According to Kremlin policy, official Russian historiography is presented as the only “true” interpretation of 20th-century historical events.
The Republic of Moldova is a sovereign and independent state, with a Constitution in force and a democratically elected leadership. Moldova has good relations with the US, the EU and other partners, who support various projects for democratisation, the promotion of human rights or the strengthening of the rule of law. This does not mean, however, that the state is led from abroad. Laws are adopted by the Parliament, and implemented by a democratically elected and formed government entirely by Moldovan citizens.
A similar disinformation campaign was waged against Moldova when authorities decided to call the state language Romanian. Or when Moldova suspended the Russian TV channels. Read other cases claiming that Moldova gets rid of everything Russian, that Maia Sandu is attempting to forcibly "Romanise" almost all spheres of life in Moldova, that Moldova lost its sovereignty and is ruled by foreigners, or that the creeping Romanian annexation of Moldova is ongoing.
Romania was the first state to recognise the independence of the Republic of Moldova, immediately after the proclamation of the independence of the new state (August, 1991).
The development of the relationship with the Republic of Moldova is a priority for Romania's foreign policy, based on the communion of history, language, traditions and culture and on supporting the European aspirations of the neighbouring state.
Moldova is the main recipient of Romanian foreign assistance. Romania has supported Moldova both economically, through private investment, loans and aid granted by the Romanian state, and cultural and educational, through the financing of various projects in the education field.
See more disinformation narratives on Moldova and Maia Sandu.