Muresan: EU door opens for Moldova, reforms key to progress

In a milestone decision, the European Council has initiated on Thursday accession negotiations with Moldova, propelling the country closer to its long-cherished dream of EU membership.

Rural schools: Moldova's choice - reform or closure

The future of education in Moldova's rural communities hangs in the balance as the Ministry of Education and Research (MEC) proposes a two-pronged approach: incentivize student transfers to larger schools while simultaneously investing in rural education infrastructure.

Moldova seizes back oil & gas resources in bold move

In a decisive move, the Moldovan government asserted state ownership of crucial oil and gas deposits in the southern regions of Cantemir and Cahul.

Moldova, Ukraine step closer to EU: Accession talks begin

The European Union took a significant step towards expanding its borders today, launching accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine, and granting candidate country status to Georgia.

Nicu Popescu: "Congratulations, Moldova! Today, we celebrate a special moment in the history of the Republic of Moldova"

After an important period in which we successfully implemented the recommendations of the European Union, the member states of the Union issued a positive vote for the opening of accession negotiations with our country. Today's decision represents a historic moment for the Republic of Moldova, marking the most important step so far towards our accession to the great family of the European Union, said the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu.

Igor Grosu: It is a victory for our citizens who chose the European path. Together we will write the history of Europe!

The Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu mentioned that today's vote of the European Council is a historic moment for the Republic of Moldova, marking the most important step so far towards our accession to the great family of the European Union.

Maia Sandu: "Dear Moldovans, congratulations! Today's decision to open negotiations for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU is a victory for all of us"

President Maia Sandu welcomed the European Council's decision to launch accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, noting that this is a victory for all the country's citizens.

European Council rules: Green light for negotiations

The European Union opens accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova. The President of the European Council, Charles Michel announced that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine received the green light for negotiations. Also, Georgia obtained the status of a candidate country. Bosnia and Herzegovina will start the negotiation procedure in March if the European Commission's assessment is positive.

European Council Summit // Roberta Metsola: The Republic of Moldova worked very well. It will be a decision based on merit and respect

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, encourages the start of EU accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. During a press conference, the head of the European Parliament mentioned that our country and Ukraine are in difficult circumstances, and the next step is to start accession negotiations. Metsola said that the Republic of Moldova worked very well on reforms, and the decision to be taken by the European Council is based on merit and respect.

Nicu Popescu, phone discussion with the new Foreign Minister of Poland about the support for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the EU

Bilateral relations between the Republic of Moldova and Poland, as well as support for our country's objective in the process of joining the European Union, were the topics discussed by the head of diplomacy from Chisinau, Nicu Popescu, with the new Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Radosław Sikorski.

Azerbaijani Ambassador to Chisinau, Gudsi Osmanov, decorated with the "Order of Honor" by President Maia Sandu

The Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Chisinau, Gudsi Osmanov, who is ending his diplomatic mission in our country, was decorated with the "Order of Honor" by President Maia Sandu. The distinction was given for the effort made to strengthen relations between Chisinau and Baku, as well as for supporting the Republic of Moldova during the crisis.

The General Affairs Council welcomes the "substantial" progress of the Republic of Moldova in fulfilling its objectives of candidate

The General Affairs Council (GAC) welcomes the "substantial" progress that the Republic of Moldova has made in fulfilling the objectives underlying its candidate status, despite the challenges generated by Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and hybrid actions against Moldova itself. The subject of EU enlargement was discussed in Brussels on December 12.