1. The MPE @SMuresan made a political statement on his FB account criticizing the lacking reforms in Moldova. His statements don’t represent neither the official position of the European Parliament nor of the EU or Romania. He has the right to express such opinions, but they...
have a strong political substance. The MPE Muresan refers to a report published by the @EP_ThinkTank, half of which is descriptive and points out structural deficiencies that exist in Moldova. MPE Muresan attributes The failures in reforms are attributed to the incumbent govt. 
2. Then followed an emotional reaction (in Romanian) of the Moldovan PM Ion Chicu who attacked not only the Romanian MPE but also the Romanian state on several aspects. First, Chicu invoked that Romania is the most corrupt country in Europe. Second, he attacked Romania’s...
management of #COVID__19, almost mocking Romanian authorities for registering 40% of deaths in a Eastern region, which is double the number of fatalities in Moldova. Lastly, PM Chicu turned again his vexed message to MPE Muresan, accusing him of “concerted” & puppeteered attacks.
3. The reaction of Romania’s MFA was immediate called the comments of the Moldovan PM as “unacceptable” and “profound lack of respect”. These are the harshest comments in the last several years that the Romanian state has addressed to representatives of the Moldovan government..
Romanian MFA recalled the support it offers to Moldova amidst anti-Covid-19 efforts. The humanitarian aid from Romania is truly enormous - accounting for EUR 3.5 million. It also includes medical personnel that in this instance are treating patients in Chisinau capital...
4. This scandal will worsen the image of Moldova’s govt and poison bilateral political ties. The EU and European agenda that attach vital reforms in Moldova should not be intoxicated by this scandal. In any case, the Moldovan PM should issue official excuses to the Romanian state
The scandal continues with counter-reaction of a another Romanian MPE, who show solidarity with Muresan. He condemns the totally inadequate reaction of the Moldovan PM and implies that they are ordered by Russia. This is a wrongly geo-politicized perception.
