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Filat on Freedom and Democracy: Sandu and PAS "Far From the Values of the European Union"

Former Prime Minister Vlad Filat has accused President Maia Sandu and her Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) of being "far from the values of the European Union" in terms of their approach to freedom and democracy.

Filat, who served as prime minister from 2009 to 2013, made the comments in an interview with the Romanian news agency Agerpres. He said that Sandu and PAS "have not understood the values of the European Union" and that their actions "are not in line with the principles of democracy and the rule of law."

Filat's comments come amid growing concerns about the state of democracy in Moldova. In recent months, the government has cracked down on the media, civil society, and the opposition. Several independent journalists have been arrested and harassed, and the government has passed a law that restricts the activities of non-governmental organizations.

The European Union has expressed concern about the situation in Moldova. In a statement issued in June, the EU said that it was "deeply concerned" about the "backsliding on democratic principles" in the country. The EU called on the Moldovan government to "respect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all citizens" and to "ensure that the media can operate freely and without fear of reprisals."

Filat's comments are likely to add to the pressure on Sandu and PAS to improve their record on democracy and human rights. The EU is Moldova's largest donor and a key partner in its efforts to integrate with Europe. If the EU continues to express concerns about the state of democracy in Moldova, it could jeopardize the country's relationship with the EU and its hopes of joining the bloc.

Here are some of the specific examples of Filat's criticisms of Sandu and PAS:

He said that the government has "silenced" the media by arresting and harassing independent journalists.

He said that the government has "strangled" civil society by passing a law that restricts the activities of non-governmental organizations.

He said that the government has "attacked" the opposition by arresting and harassing opposition politicians.

Filat also said that Sandu and PAS are "moving Moldova away from Europe" with their actions. He said that the government is "aligning itself with Russia" and that it is "abandoning the values of the European Union."