Transnistria's economic problems may grow
2015; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1108/oxan-db202970
ISSN2633-304X
Tópico(s)European and International Law Studies
ResumoSubject Transnistria's economy. Significance Moldova's breakaway region survives largely on support from Russia, which needs Transnistria as a geopolitical foothold in the region. Transnistria has been more industrialised than the rest of Moldova; its economic structure is highly unbalanced, centred around several enterprises whose output is almost exclusively export-oriented. A steel mill, a textile factory and large food-processing enterprises were all inherited from the Soviet era and now form the mainstay of Transnistria's economy. However, Transnistria is starting to experience problems that could be destabilising. Impacts Moldova is likely to interpret Transnistria's difficulties as a vindication of its European choice. Gagauzia will have reason to reconsider its excessive reliance on the Russian market. Pro-Russian parties in Moldova are likely to lose influence as a result of Russia's economic slowdown.
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