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Romania Bans Ion Ceban Amidst Tensions with Moldova

ROMANIA, JUL 9 – Ion Ceban, First Protrusive of Chisinau, faces a travel ban across Romania and Schengen Area countries due to undisclosed political or security concerns.

  • Romania's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that it banned Ion Ceban, mayor of Chisinau, from entering the Schengen visa-free area.
  • The ban comes amid heightened regional tensions involving allegations of Moscow's involvement in Moldova's electoral process and Romania's subsequent postponement of its December presidential election.
  • Ceban, a political opponent of Moldova's pro-Western leader Maia Sandu, who is working to secure EU membership for the country by 2030, was re-elected as mayor late last year during a closely contested referendum on EU integration.
  • Romania has imposed a restriction on Ion Ceban and two additional Moldovan individuals, citing concerns related to national security, while Russia has rejected accusations of interference in the elections.
  • This move highlights increased geopolitical friction between Western-aligned Romania and Moldova and Russian influence efforts in the region.
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Adevarul broke the news in Romania on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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