Problematyka przywództwa politycznego w Republice Mołdawii w latach 1989-2009

When analyzing the questions of political leadership in the period between the years 1989 and 2009, it is essential to indicate the aims and progressions of the series of changes. These changes were mainly pertaining to the political elites' development and parliamentary elections. After 1989, a total collapse of the Soviet ideological monopoly took place, not only in Moldova, but also in other socialist countries, therefore shaping a new set of rules governing the political life and leadership of each nation respectively. Changes to the system that have taken place in the Republic of Moldova should be treated as a result of the following factors: the formation of the independence movement and the National Front, along with the logistical support from international institutions that helped to strengthen the statehood and the social affirmation of the nation. Since its independence, the Republic of Moldova, has witnessed an ongoing struggle for state sovereignty and political leadership stability. The years between 1991-2009 with respect to political leadership have become a visible example of a leadership characterized as authoritarian and autocratic. Political elites were characterized as „disabled” in relation to the role of Russia in the region. This condition has since been observed, despite many reforms having been introduced. The institution of political leadership in the Republic of Moldova between 1989-2009 was deprived of social authority, which in turn made the country's political system a non-consolidated one.