Former Romanian president: Germany has pressured us to recognise Kosovo's independence

This statement, Basescu has made it on Romanian television B1TV, Deschide.md reported.

According to him, Germany has pressured all five EU states, Romania, Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Slovakia to take such a step by recognising Kosovo's citizenship.

Romania cannot recognise Kosovo despite promises Germany has made to Kosovo leaders. It would be a terrible blow for Moldova, because the situation in Transnistria is similar to that of Kosovo. If Romania recognises Kosovo, it should also recognise Transnistria and Crime. Let him (German Foreign Minister) know those countries”, Basescu said, broadcast Koha.net.

The former Romanian president said Germany “exceeds its borders on foreign policy and could do damage to”.