The Communist Party of Malta joins The Party of the European Left (EL) in resolutely condemning a ban on Communist symbols imposed by the Moldovan Parliament and the introduction of sanctions for their use.
The decision taken by the ruling majority in Moldova aims at the dismantling of the largest democratic political force in the country, the Moldovan Party of Communists (PCRM). The sickle and hammer are an integral part of the political identity of the communist movement. Depriving the Moldovan opposition of its symbols will seriously limit the framework for its political activities. The Communist Party of Malta condemns the repression applied by the neo-fascist, right-wing regime which has been established through Moldova’s most recent election. The regime is carrying repressive policies, including the closing down of opposition TV channels, the prosecution of dissent and opponents of the regime, a ban on carrying out the May Day demonstration, the imposition of sanctions against participants in peace-protest rallies, the employment of a policy of language and ethnic discrimination, the glorification of war criminals, and the destruction of the communist opposition.
The European Left demands from the European Union leadership to stop the policy of silent support to the antidemocratic, repressive regime in Moldova. The Communist Party regards such developments as complicity in crimes against democracy, against basic human rights and freedoms. The Party notes that the EU is very quick to condemn and impose sanctions against governments who do not bow down to their doctrine.
The Moldovan Communists’ symbols are symbols of many European left member parties too. The Communist Party of Malta expresses its solidarity with the Moldovan Party of Communists, with their voters and with all Moldovan people in their resistance to the criminal regime and in their fight for democracy.
We appeal to the international community, to all progressive political forces in Europe and worldwide to condemn the political reprisals in Moldova, and to take concrete measures for the restoration of the rule of law and democracy in this country, which is in the process of joining the European Union.
■ Victor Degiovannni
Secretary
Communist Party of Malta.