Moldova gains economic leverage over Transnistria via EU trade
The gist
A Moldovan government source says 71% of Transnistria's exports now go to the EU, above Moldova's 68%.
Chisinau's economic leverage over the breakaway region has grown as Russian support weakens.
How it unfolded
- 2005Researchers describe the core of Moldova's policy toward Transnistria as "engagement without recognition."
- 2016Transnistria is integrated into the EU-Moldova DCFTA after the Association Council extended it to Moldova's entire territory in mid-December 2015.
- Jan 2024Companies on the left bank begin paying customs duties to Chisinau under Moldova's 2021 Customs Code, at 0.4% of the value of exports and 0.1% of imports.
Key terms
- Transnistria
- A breakaway state internationally recognised as part of Moldova, located between the Dniester river and the Ukraine border.
- DCFTA
- Free trade areas between the EU and Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine granting access to the European Single Market in selected sectors.
- Chisinau
- The capital and largest city of Moldova, its main industrial, commercial and transport centre.
Source: Wikipedia