A legislative proposal seeking to initiate the process of unifying Romania and the Republic of Moldova has passed the Romanian Chamber of Deputies without a vote. The bill, submitted by the S.O.S. România party, was automatically approved after the constitutional deadline of 45 days expired without debate or objection. This "tacit approval" means the proposal now moves to the Romanian Senate for consideration. The Senate holds the decisive power regarding the bill’s fate. If approved by the Senate, it could trigger negotiations and a referendum regarding potential unification. The move has sparked debate regarding the political and legal implications of such a union. The S.O.S. România party champions closer ties between the two countries, citing shared history and culture.