WEEKLY REVIEW // Gas crisis, resignation of Iohannis, railway workers' protests and new tensions in the judiciary

The past week has been full of impactful events, both at local and international levels. From negotiations on gas supplies to the Transnistrian region to the announcement of the resignation of the Romanian president, the political scene has been marked by changes and strategic decisions. Justice and national security have also been in the spotlight, with new measures against corruption and incidents that have raised questions about the safety of citizens.

EU supports Moldova in reducing Russian energy dependency

On the right bank of the Dniester, European aid will reach all citizens, including in the form of compensation for electricity tariffs by the end of the year. “We will cover tariff increases,” assured Minister Alexei Buzu. People welcomed this decision, although the exact mechanism through which EU funds will be distributed has not yet been announced. In just one week, the European Union provided Moldova with financial assistance equivalent to what is usually allocated over four years: 250 million euros. Experts warn that the funds must be managed "responsibly," while Ursula von der Leyen sent a clear message: Brussels will support Moldova’s integration into the European energy market to eliminate dependence on Russia. "Moscow uses energy as a tool for blackmail, as it did in its relationship with the European Union," wrote the President of the European Commission on X.

Moldova secures EU support in overcoming energy crisis

The energy crisis continues to dominate current affairs. Exactly one month after the Russian giant Gazprom halted gas deliveries to Moldova – a decision that left the left bank in the cold and darkness, and the right bank facing higher energy bills – the European Union has once again thrown us a 'lifeline': a non-repayable grant of 64 million euros.