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Romanian MP Dismisses Unity Bill as Russian Distraction

6/25/2026

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Gheorghe Slams Draft

Romanian MP Daniel Gheorghe called the draft unification law a cheap Russian diversion.
The draft, launched by SOS Romania MPs, was tacitly adopted by the Chamber of Deputies after the constitutional debate deadline expired.
He said the proposal does not reflect the unionist ideal and cannot be achieved through ordinary legislation.
Gheorghe noted union remains Romania’s main national project after NATO and EU membership and will occur without Moscow’s influence.

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Deputies Adopt Draft

The Chamber of Deputies adopted the unification draft law by tacit adoption after 45 days without debate.
MEP Diana Sosoaca introduced the proposal in February, causing its automatic passage to the Senate for approval.
Analysts note that pro-union factions in Bucharest enjoy support from influential groups while Romanian circles have long pushed for a Moldova-Romania merger since the Soviet collapse.

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Parliament Approves

The draft law, invoking the CSCE Helsinki Final Act permitting peaceful border changes, was adopted after the 45-day deadline because it was not debated in plenary (Article 75 (2)).
After publication in the Official Gazette, the law requires notifying Moldova, the United States, NATO, United Nations and European Union to implement it.
The text says the Romanian Parliament will decide on unification with Moldova and lets the government start urgent talks with Chisinau.

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Gheorghe Slams Draft

Romanian MP Daniel Gheorghe called the draft unification law a cheap Russian diversion.
The draft, launched by SOS Romania MPs, was tacitly adopted by the Chamber of Deputies after the constitutional debate deadline expired.
He said the proposal does not reflect the unionist ideal and cannot be achieved through ordinary legislation.
Gheorghe noted union remains Romania’s main national project after NATO and EU membership and will occur without Moscow’s influence.

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