Speaking at the session, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu highlighted the historical significance of the events of August 27, 1991.
“This chapter in our country’s history was the defining moment for 277 distinguished members of parliament who, at a pivotal moment, had the courage to proudly sign the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Moldova,” Grosu stated.
Members of the first-term Parliament who voted for independence and signed the Declaration also spoke at the session. In his speech, Alexandru Arseni addressed President Maia Sandu and recalled her statements that, if a referendum were held, she would vote for unification with Romania, expressing his full support for this position. As a reminder, earlier in an interview with the British podcast *The Rest Is Politics*, Sandu admitted that, if a referendum were held, she would vote for Moldova’s unification with Romania.
At the same time, several parliamentary factions declined to participate in the event. The Party of Socialists (PSRM) declined the presidency’s invitation, calling the session “hypocritical.” The Socialists stated that they intend to celebrate the 35th anniversary of independence together with citizens in the country’s regions.
Independent MP Vasile Tarlev explained his refusal by saying that “we cannot allow a national holiday to be turned into a political spectacle designed to boost the government’s image.”
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