Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the stories shaping our region, all over a drink, appetizers and good company. Every second Wednesday of the month we invite journalists, experts and curious minds to take a seat at our table for conversations on journalism and its impact. This December we look at Moldova, which has become a litmus test for resilience in Eastern Europe.
Date: 11 December 2024
Time: 18:00 (entry) 18:30 (discussion)
Location: Alexandrinenstr. 2-3, Entrance (Aufgang) C, Berlin
Moldova between presidential and parliamentary elections
Moldova, a small nation at the crossroads, is emerging as a key geopolitical flashpoint. As nationalist and populist narratives gain traction in Romania and Ukraine's future remains uncertain, Moldova's stability and reform efforts are central to the region's security.
But the razor-thin victory in the EU referendum and the record-breaking turnout of the Moldovan diaspora in support of incumbent President Maia Sandu highlight divisions: between urban and rural, between Western-leaning voters and the conservative population at home, between those who explain all problems by Russian influence and those who believe that maintaining diplomatic relations with the Kremlin could be beneficial for the country. Finally, between those who are disillusioned with the current government and those who still hope for changes, especially reforms.
So what is the role of the media in bridging these internal divides? Or do journalists exacerbate polarisation? Is exposing propaganda and cyber-attacks enough to stop the destabilisation of the country? And do the media hold the current pro-European government accountable for corruption and transparency? How much of this reporting is seen in European outlets?
Covering Moldova now is essential to understanding how the tiny country is navigating the storm, balancing the interests of big powers and internal political infighting, especially ahead of parliamentary elections in summer 2025. Next Wednesday we’ll look at why Moldova matters and how its story reflects the wider dynamics reshaping Eastern Europe.
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