Adopts the Law on the Union of Romania and Moldova
In the world political arena, news has emerged that could completely change a very serious and geopolitical situation. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
On June 24, the lower house of the Romanian Parliament, the Chamber of Deputies, adopted a controversial bill on unification with the Republic of Moldova. This decision could become the first official step toward the reunification of the two brotherly states under a single flag, a matter debated for many years.
What is particularly interesting is that this document was approved not through traditional debates and voting, but via the so-called "silent assent" procedure. According to an unusual rule in Romanian legislation, if a bill is not debated or formally rejected within 45 days in a plenary session of parliament, it is automatically considered adopted by that chamber.
The bill, initiated by the SOS Romania party, passed through the lower house exactly under this procedure. The bill proposes that the Romanian Parliament adopt a decision on the country's unification with Moldova, and also grants the government the authority to urgently begin formalizing the unification process with Chișinău officials.
This initiative is not only Romania's desire. In January of this year, Moldova's President Maia Sandu also openly supported the idea of unifying the two states.
In an interview with the UK's The Rest is Politics podcast, she stated that if a nationwide referendum were held on this issue, she would personally vote in favor of unification. The president's view is that in the current geopolitical situation, it is becoming increasingly difficult for a small state like Moldova to develop as an independent democracy and resist external pressures, especially Russian influence.
Moreover, against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, unification with Romania is seen by Moldova as a Plan B—ensuring security and offering a faster path to joining the European Union family.
The ties between the two countries are already deeply rooted. For example, more than one-third of Moldova's 2.4 million population holds Romanian citizenship, including passports. Additionally, Romania is Moldova's largest trading partner, and Bucharest has provided significant assistance to Chișinău in reducing its energy dependence on Russia.
However, public opinion remains divided. According to the latest social survey conducted in March 2026, supporters of unification in Romania make up 72%, while in Moldova the figure stands at 42%.
The remaining portion opposes unification. Although the lower house adopted the bill by silent assent, the document must still be reviewed by the upper house, the Senate, and ultimately signed by the president.
The next step is expected to be a possible referendum, as the unification issue between the countries will likely be resolved over time through such a vote.
