V4 has great chance here not just to bring Moldova on the path of integration to the EU (author at this point sees it as synonymous to European integration) but to actually functional state.
Czech Republic
Author: Václav Kříž
University: Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Social Science, 5th Year
Political elites begun to criticise deeper integration instead of promoting the idea of united Europe. They also blamed EU for problems in agriculture, protection of traditional brand of national products and adoption of meaningless regulations. But all of those were actually caused by badly negotiated terms of integration and too strict adoption of EU law framework.
Czech Republic
Author: Jan Kříž
University: Faculty of Law of Charles University in Prague, 2nd Year
The V4 group should not only convince the EU to be more enthusiastic with its offers, making Moldavian ambitions to be reflected on EU representatives’ declaration on future adhesion, (Dariusz Kałan, 2013) but also and more important, to engage Moldova more in Visegrád cooperation, which may become a first step towards approaching the EU.
Poland
Author: Jairo Molina Guerrero
University: Collegium Civitas, International Relations, second year.
The Republic of Moldova should work hard on implementing reforms modeled on those done in the V4 countries. Moldova should further deepen its cooperation with Visegrad countries and undertake more shared ventures.
Republic of Moldova
Author: Alexa Mihaela
University: Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, International Economic Relations; 3rd year
So, the fact that the idea of creating closer cooperation among Central European countries is closely connected with the idea of a “return to Europe “ – because as we know, when the V4 was established, political leaders of the Visegrad countries faced several important challenges, first of all, they wanted to overcome their communist heritage and artificial division of the European continent – is very proper for our country.
Republic of Moldova
Author: Dorina Pralea
University: Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, Faculty of International Economic Relations, 3rd year.
“…the experience of Visegrad Countries in very important for Republic of Moldova , because we can learn more efficient about the reforms and improvement made by these states to become EU members. Furthermore , we can benefit from the support of these states , their assistance in many domains is so indispensable . We could reform our justice and economy consulting our friends.
Republic of Moldova
Author: Augustin Ignatov
University: Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova, International Economic Relationship, 1st year
Moldova (as well as other V4 countries before) needs to have stable institutions guaranteeing democracy, a functioning market economy and the ability to adopt the obligations of membership.
Czech Republic
Author: Petra Kytková
University: The University of Economics in Prague, Faculty of International Relations, Master’s degree
Moldovan chances of success depend heavily on its inner capacity to overcome the misfortunes of historic and geographical determinism.
Hungary
Author: Mihail Popșoi
University: Central European University, Department of Public Policy, MA in European Public Policy
The key-question about Moldova’s commitment to the West or to the East in its foreign politics is noticeably controversial inside of the country.
Hungary
Author: Petra Halkó
University: Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty G, International Business
