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EVENT:
Talks attempting to settle the Transnistrian secession resume on January 26.
SIGNIFICANCE:
The Renewal movement won parliamentary elections in the self-proclaimed republic on December 11, for the first time in 15 years challenging the authority of separatist leader Igor Smirnov, as international pressure mounts for settling the secession from Moldova. The new political balance gives weight to an emerging business elite eager to expand into new markets.
Word Count (approx): 1181
Headings
- New speaker
- Business party
- Secession settlement
- Settlement factors
- Moldova
- Russia
Primary Keywords: EE, RUCIS, Moldova, Russia, economy, industry, international relations, politics, banking, capital flows, corporate, election, finance, foreign investment, foreign policy, government, legislation, nationality, opposition, party, policy, private sector, privatisation, reform, regional, security, talks
Secondary Keywords: CIS, EU, Romania, Ukraine, textiles
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