The Republic of Moldova ready to begin EU accession talks. Popșoi: "The decision lies with Brussels"

The Republic of Moldova is ready to take the next step in its European Union accession process, Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi declared after European leaders officially invited the EU Council to open negotiation clusters with the country. Referring to advancing alongside Ukraine, Chișinău’s top diplomat emphasized that the decision rests with Brussels but reiterated Moldova’s strong desire for both countries to continue their European journey together.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu on a working visit to Great Britain and Ireland

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu, will pay a working visit to London and Dublin from June 29 to July 2. During the trip, he is scheduled to meet with his counterparts: Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons in the UK Parliament, and Verona Murphy, Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Irish Parliament.

NATO Deputy Secretary General: We're fully aware of Russia's actions in Moldova

NATO is closely monitoring Russian activities in the Republic of Moldova and continues to support Chișinău in countering Moscow’s hybrid threats. The Alliance's Deputy Secretary General, Radmila Šekerinska, emphasized that Moldova’s partnership with NATO stands to benefit from increasing its defense spending to 5% of GDP. In an interview with Teleradio-Moldova, Šekerinska stressed that all NATO allies are fully aware of the threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security.

Moldova's EU future: Negotiation clusters set to open

The leaders of the 27 European Union member states have officially invited the EU Council to take the next steps in Moldova's EU accession process, by opening negotiation clusters when the conditions are met.

Moldova's EU path: First negotiation chapter nears

The European Council reaffirmed the European Union's strong support for the Republic of Moldova on its path to accession, noting the Commission's assessment that Moldova is ready to open the first negotiation chapter, which focuses on fundamental values.

Moldova's Parliament appoints judges amid "state capture" claims

The Moldovan Parliament on Thursday appointed Liuba Șova and Nicolae Roșca as Constitutional Court judges for a six-year term.

Moldova bars Russian, Belarusian "athletes" over security fears

Some Russian and Belarusian athletes who tried to enter the Republic of Moldova for a kickboxing championship in Chișinău weren't just competitors. Instead, they were individuals employed by Russian and Belarusian security services, some with criminal records or on international sanctions lists.

EU–Moldova Summit: Key topics and expected outcomes, Janis Mazeiks

The EU-Moldova summit , set for July 4 in Chisinau, is described as "an unprecedented event" by Janis Mazeiks, the EU Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, in an interview with Agora. According to the ambassador, this high-level meeting highlights the significant importance that Brussels places on its relationship with Chisinau.

Detention of Moldovans in Moscow is a new episode in the Kremlin’s information war against the Republic of Moldova, experts

Relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Russian Federation are becoming increasingly strained. Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) issued a new travel alert for the Russian Federation following multiple incidents of harassment against Moldovan citizens. The latest reported case involves the Russian special services detaining two Moldovan citizens, who they claim are undercover agents of the Intelligence and Security Service. Chisinau described these allegations as "unfounded and speculative." Experts believe that the detention of these two citizens is part of a broader information war that the Kremlin is waging against Moldova.

Vice‑President of the European Parliament Nicolae Ștefănuță visits Chișinău

Nicolae Ștefănuță, the Vice-President of the European Parliament, will officially visit Chișinău on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in his role as the High Representative for Democracy Support in the Republic of Moldova. During his visit, he will meet with President Maia Sandu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu to discuss the country's democratic priorities and the ongoing cooperation with European institutions.

Nicușor Dan: We support the Republic of Moldova in resisting hybrid attacks

The Romanian President addressed the issue of parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova during the NATO Summit in The Hague. Nicușor Dan stated that Bucharest is prepared to provide support, particularly in countering cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.

Serghei Carapunarlî was proposed for the position of deputy director of the National Anticorruption Center

The candidacy of Serghei Carapunarlî, the former head of the Asset Recovery Agency (ARBI), will be presented to Parliament for approval for the position of deputy director of the National Anticorruption Center (CNA). This decision was made by members of the Parliamentary Committee on Law, Appointments, and Immunities on June 25.