Offline with journalists and the Head of EU Delegation Pirkka Tapiola

On July 13, the Institute for Strategic Initiatives, together with the Berlin Institute for European Politics and Institute for European Policies and Reforms (IPRE) organized an offline discusion with media and Head of the EU Delegation Pirkka Tapiola. Key issues in interthnic relations have been discussed, as well as best European practices. Issues that divide us have been addressed, along with the policies that could unite Moldovans around a common agenda. Consolidation of identity and the core values that could be at the foundation of this process have been addressed. The discussion took place within the project “Strenghtening ethnic identity in Moldova in the context of EU Association”. The goal of the project is to promote social cohesion and inclusive identity. The project includes public debates, townhall meetings across Moldova, press club debates and a policy paper with concrete steps and recommendations. The project is implemented with the financial support of Germany’s Foreign Ministry. (Auswärtiges Amt)