Transnistria political crisis could grow in 2016

2016; Emerald Publishing Limited; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1108/oxan-db207602

ISSN

2633-304X

Tópico(s)

Healthcare, Law, Governance, and Management Studies

Resumo

Subject Transnistrian politics. Significance On November 29, Transnistria, Moldova's breakaway region, held a parliamentary election that resulted in an increased majority for the Renewal (Obnovleniye) Party, creating further problems for President Yevgeny Shevchuk. Transnistria is suffering from Russia's economic slowdown and the government's popularity has dropped following cuts of 30% to pensions and state salaries. Impacts Political instability in Moldova stemming from the banking crisis could complicate ties with Transnistria. As political gridlock makes it increasingly impossible to pass a working budget and collect revenue, Russia will have to provide aid. Transnistria could further strain President Vladimir Putin's crisis management ability.

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