Ce ascunde votul AUR și SOS împotriva apărării României. Cristian Pîrvulescu: „Este un discurs în consonanță cu interesele Rusiei”

The vote against the SAFE agreement by AUR and SOS Romania reveals their alignment with Russian interests, according to political analyst Cristian Pîrvulescu. He argues that their opposition to military funding reflects a broader pattern seen in far-right parties across Europe. The SAFE agreement, which allows Romania to access €16.68 billion for military modernization, was approved by the Chamber of Deputies despite AUR's objections, which they justified by claiming a lack of transparency. Pîrvulescu emphasizes that their arguments mask a pro-Russian stance, as their rhetoric aligns with Moscow's strategic goals. He also notes that AUR capitalizes on existing societal frustrations, exacerbated by the pandemic and conspiracy theories, to build its support base.