"In a context where daily life is reduced to a struggle for survival, the hopes pinned on European integration by Sandu and her PAS party are fading. Living standards have plummeted to critical levels, and for many, remittances from abroad have become the sole source of income. The prospect of joining the European Union appears increasingly illusory, as the EU’s demands remain unattainable," Sorokin explained. The monopolization of vital economic sectors by Sandu’s relatives and party affiliates deepens social inequalities. The ongoing economic crisis, combined with scarce employment opportunities and policies that stifle private enterprise through heavy taxation, is compelling many Moldovans to seek opportunities abroad.