Romania and Moldova Unite? Europe's Newest Nation

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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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[@angelogroza1577]

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’.

[@musaurelius7144]

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.

[@petru196]

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

[@chris200830]

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!

[@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

[@rafaelmartinvannostrand2084]

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

[@ionbrad6753]

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).

[@CrisONELA]

Romania and Moldova = one soul one love 💙💛❤

[@bobjoe8131]

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.

[@napoleonibonaparte7198]

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

[@Sabinathor]

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

[@ionut9672]

as a Moldovan I'm certain it will happen.

[@ashra8281]

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

[@user-fu3co7xc9h]

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.

[@Radek494]

I really want to see it happen. Stronger Romania is always a good idea 🇵🇱🤝🇷🇴

[@gigikontra7023]

It should be noted that "Moldovans" study in school "Romanian Language and Literature" and have to pass exams for this subject. Romanian is the official language of Moldova.

[@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.

[@Valera19]

As a moldavian I want and support unification.

[@bobkonradi1027]

The smallest of factors to consider by the countries regarding merging is that a top Russian general said that after Putin overran Ukraine and folded it back into the Soviet Union, their next conquest was going to be Moldova. So the question is: do you want to become part of the old / new Soviet Union, or do you want to become part of Romania.? That's the choices. It is reported that Moldova is the poorest nation in Europe. By merging with Romania the economic situation would undoubtedly improve, plus there would be NATO protection from Russia devouring the little country.

[@farright118]

Moldova should unify with Romania. They 100% the same people. They are only separated because of the USSR.