Rumaniens Kosovo-Komplex zwischen doppeltem Prazedenzfall und EU-Verpflichtungen: Siebenburgen, die Republik Moldau, Transnistrien

In: Südost-Europa: journal of politics and society, Band 56, Heft 3, S. 441-448

Abstract

The article presents the multifold dilemmas of Romanian politics regarding Kosovo's unilateral proclamation of independence. Romania tries to position itself independently in the framework of the European Union; yet the country is also clearly under pressure to support EU policies. Romania is confronted with internal claims for autonomy by the Hungarian minority in Transylvania and, externally, with the "frozen conflict" between the Republic of Moldova and Transnistria. Romania has refrained from recognizing Kosovo, demonstrating that the country is more concerned about autonomy movements within its own borders, than about following the mainstream policy of the EU. Adapted from the source document.