In the interview broadcast on Romania's "Pro TV" today, Basescu said the only way to stop the migration trend was if Moldova's citizens were to receive "a European perspective", meaning hope of eventual EU membership.
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He said some 1.5 million Moldovan applications for Romanian citizenship are expected this year.
Romania, along with Bulgaria, joined the European Union at the start of 2007.
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