Member of the Moldovan Parliament predicted protests due to rising gas tariffs
Vladimir Odnostalko said that high energy prices could lead to “marches of empty pots” in winter
Quick Look
- Member of the Moldovan Parliament Vladimir Odnostalko warned of possible protests from the population due to a sharp increase in gas and heating tariffs.
- According to him, galloping inflation and the lack of social protection measures could provoke “empty pot marches” in the winter.
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Why It Matters
From September 1 and October 1, natural gas tariffs for household consumers were increased in Moldova. An increase in heating tariffs was also recorded in Chisinau and the northern regions.
The authorities of Moldova may face “marches of empty pots” in winter, as people will go out to protests due to high energy prices, said Vladimir Odnostalko, a member of parliament from the opposition Party of Socialists.
“With such tariffs in winter, there will be “marches of empty pots” in Moldova, we do not exclude this - this is a European practice. People will warm themselves at protests, and the authorities will have to do something about it,” Odnostalko said on TVC 21.
The deputy added that the authorities are accustomed to thinking about themselves and not caring about the people, all this is superimposed on galloping inflation and rapid rise in prices. People with low incomes are not protected by law, for example, by limiting prices for essential products, he emphasized.
Open Questions
- What specific social support measures does the government plan?
- Will real protests be organized?
