Romania and Moldova Unite? Europe's Newest Nation

Romania and Moldova have a long and extensive history together. They have similar languages, culture and history. So is that enough to help them unify? Some want that to happen, but others are resistant to the plan... so could it happen?

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[aeroplangelo]

Our languages aren’t ‘barely distinguishable’, they are literally the same language. Moldova’s national anthem, ‘Limba noastră’ was written by a Romanian in Romanian and means ‘Our language’.

[Dark-Mustang]

As an outsider, I see only two countries divided arbitrarily, with a common language, that would have greater economic and political power together. I therefore feel that unification seems natural

[petru]

Much love from Moldova to our Romanian brothers! 🇲🇩❤️🇷🇴

[musaurelius]

A correction. East Germany didn't excatly unify with West Germany. It became a part of the West Germany and therefore legally made a part of EU and NATO without having the standards to do so. The same model is suggested for Moldova which therefore is not needed to upheld the standards of EU and NATO if the country cease to exist.

[rafaelmartinvannostrand]

Isn't nice to hear about two countries thinking about to merge because they have a lot of things in common for a change?

[chris]

I'm a Romanian and during my studies at university, I met many students from Moldova. Moldovans benefit from Romanian citizenship and more, which almost completely nullifies the border between our two countries. I'd love to see a reunification between our countries, but due to all the damage that Russia has done, this dream is becoming smaller and smaller. Much love from Romanian to Moldova, though. Peace!

[ΚώσταςΛιατήρης]

If a possible reunification happened using the German model, this wouldn't require Moldova joining the EU and NATO, as the newly reunified nation would ultimately continue Romania's membership in both. So Moldova would only (maybe) have to change the constitutional clause about its neutrality before reunification.

[FlaviusAspra]

Romanians call Moldovans "our brothers from across Prut (the river separating the countries)", just so that you understand how we feel towards these people, without feeling bossy or patronizing.

Also, the 3rd of Romania bordering Rep. Moldova is called Moldova, historically, and has been an united region with Rep. Moldova for hundreds of years.

The common history, language, culture and blood ties are there, it's not some imaginary ambitions.

And yes, Russia has russified it, just like they did to Ukraine.

[CrisONELA]

Romania and Moldova = one soul one love 💙💛❤

[bobjoe]

The Constitutional Court of Moldova has decided that joining military alliances for defense purposes isn't against the principle of neutrality enshrined in Moldova's Constitution.

[Valera]

As a moldavian I want and support unification.

[ionbrad]

I am Moldovan, therefore Romanian. A fake ”Moldovan” ethnic identity distinct from the Romanian one was only invented during Stalin's time. It served him as a pretext for occupying half of the historical Moldova. Our old Moldovan writings clearly show our ancestors identifying themselves as Romanians - in chronicles, official documents as well as in simple private letters. Moldovan poets as Alecu Russo, V. Alecsandri etc were praising "Romania" years before the Unification between Wallachia and Moldova. In their view, Romania was the totality of lands inhabited by Romanians - (Moldova, Wallachia, Transylvania, Banat etc).
We should re-unite and sue Moscow for the hundreds of years of occupation :(

[napoleonibonaparte]

If Moldova wants to EU fast, easiest way is to reunite with Romania.

[lizycole]

"Dragostea din tei" is a song in Romanian performed by a Moldovian boy band. That tells me all I need to know.

[Sabinathor]

It's up to the Moldovans, we Romanians have nothing against it and we really mean it.😀

[nielsen]

All respect to Romania and Moldova from Denmark. Hope you become one again.

[VicCrisson]

From Moldova here, all supportive for the union since studying history at young age

[ionut]

as a Moldovan I'm certain it will happen.
you missed the most important piece here - with the current tempo half of MD citizen will have RO citizenship this/next year, we are getting them really fast. Also don't miss on the number of MD students who chose to study in RO due to the Incredible offer of everything free.

[ashra]

I'm sorry but any poll getting 98 and 99 percent on anything is most likely not been fair. That's ridiculously high

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We are waiting for Moldovans to decide by themselves
Meanwhile we will still be helping each other 🇷🇴❤️🇲🇩