The resignation of the Moldovan prime minister over differences of principle exposes a fragile democracy, where political agreements depend on individuals rather than institutions. Citizens remain trapped in a delay of their European integration, while parties negotiate without clear deadlines. To avoid these blockages, mechanisms are required to ensure the continuity of key policies, such as EU accession negotiations.
Blockchain to Shield State Policies 🛡️
Blockchain technology could offer a solution for these blockages. By recording the agreements and deadlines of EU accession negotiations on a blockchain, an immutable and transparent record is created. A smart contract could automatically trigger the next phase of the process if certain milestones are met, without depending on the will of the current leader. Thus, foreign policy would not be held hostage by cabinet crises.
The Prime Minister Leaves, the Chair Stays 🪑
The underlying problem is that, in some democracies, the state functions as a series of verbal agreements among friends. When one gets upset and leaves, they take the ball and go home. In Moldova, the prime minister resigned over principles, but principles don't pay bills or speed up EU accession. Meanwhile, citizens wait, watching politicians argue over who sits in the hot seat.