German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed her relief that Moldovans narrowly voted in favor of enshrining the government’s course towards the European Union in the constitution.
According to Moldovan electoral authorities, 50.46% voted for a pro-European line after all votes were counted. Moldova is located between the EU state of Romania and Ukraine and has long been torn between the West and Russia.
“Yes, it was very close. But it is a great relief for all of us and we offer our sincere congratulations,” she said during a joint appearance with colleagues from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden in Berlin.
Baerbock called Moldova’s EU strategy “the best security guarantee for the local population, so that they can live in peace and freedom in the future.”
Turning to her Scandinavian colleagues, she added: “We are 100% united and determined in our support not only for Ukraine, but also for Moldova.”
Two and a half years ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin attacked not only Ukraine, but also Moldova – “in this case not with an army, but with hybrid warfare,” the German foreign minister added.
