Could Romania and Moldova reunite?

"“We are on our way to the capital of Armenia with President Nicusor Dan, where the European Political Community summit will take place,” read Sandu's caption. This was the first time ever that a Romanian and a Moldovan leader had traveled together to an international summit and were greeted together at the airport upon arrival. This symbolic move was likely carefully planned, and illustrated the fact that a reunification of the two countries could be on the cards."

"For the first time ever, Romania and Moldova are simultaneously governed by leaders who support reunification. Previously, all Moldovan leaders had rejected rejoining Romania. In Romania, only former President Traian Basescu, in power from 2004 to 2014, favored the step. Moldovan President Sandu is known for her unionist stance, even though she had not be vocal about it for a long time."

"Speaking to the BBC in January, Sandu said she would cast a “Yes” vote if there was a reunification referendum. She reiterated the point to French newspaper Le Monde in late April. Romanian President Dan welcomed her suggestion, saying “Romania is prepared.” The two leaders have a close relationship. Both were anti-corruption activists and have fought arbitrary exercise of state power."

"She supported Nicusor Dan in the May 2025 Romanian presidential election and voted for him. Shared language, history It may seem odd that Sandu holds Romanian citizenship, enjoys voting rights in Romania and effectively promotes the end of her independent state. Yet for many, her attitude simply underscores the"

In early May, Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian President Nicusor Dan posted a photo showing them smiling and seated together on a Romanian military aircraft. Sandu said they were traveling to Yerevan, Armenia, for the European Political Community summit. The trip marked the first time Romanian and Moldovan leaders traveled together to an international summit and were greeted together at the airport. The move coincided with both countries being led by leaders who support reunification. Sandu has publicly backed reunification, stating she would vote “Yes” in a referendum and reiterating support in interviews. Dan welcomed the idea, saying Romania is prepared. Sandu and Dan share anti-corruption backgrounds and a close relationship, and Sandu holds Romanian citizenship.

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