This episode is part of a 3 part mini-series with guest George Teodorescu looking at the first Alliance for Europe. This series will cover the still murky events of April 2009, the rise of the first pro-European coalition government and the collapse of that government following the Theft of the Billion and subsequent rise of Plahotniuc.This first episode covers April 2009 and the events that eventually led to the downfall of former President Voronin’s Communist Party and the rise of the coalition Alliance for Europe government. If you’re finding Moldova Matters for the first time through this podcast then consider signing up for the Moldova Matters newsletter at https://moldovamatters.substack.com

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