EU Council summit: Last chance to unlock Moldova and Ukraine talks for 2025

European Union enlargement dominates the agenda of the year’s final EU Council summit on December 18-19. This meeting represents the last window for EU leaders to reach a consensus on officially launching chapter-by-chapter negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine in 2025—a process currently stalled by Hungary’s persistent opposition to Kyiv's membership.

Moldova to launch full EU technical negotiations in early 2026

Moldova could launch "technical negotiations" with the European Union for all six policy clusters in early 2026, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.

EU gives Moldova green light for all negotiation clusters

The European Union has recognized Moldova's significant progress in its accession journey, confirming that all six negotiation clusters are technically ready to open.

Eugen Tomac: Technical EU negotiations are a huge step forward

The commencement of technical negotiations on the first three clusters signals that the Republic of Moldova is making progress towards its goal of joining the European Union (EU), provided it continues to uphold the necessary pace of reforms. Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac expressed these views during the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova.

EU shifts approach to cluster negotiations: Moldova urged to advance technically despite political blockages

The Republic of Moldova is committed to continuing its European journey by implementing technical reforms and utilizing diplomatic efforts. This approach aims to create favorable conditions for a positive political decision from European Union (EU) member states. Corneliu Coteț, an expert from the "Europuls" Center, asserts that Brussels' strategy— which does not anticipate the opening of negotiation clusters with Moldova by the end of the year, despite recent comments from European leaders— is a calculated and "unique" approach in a "very complicated geopolitical context."

€1.2 trillion European Grids Package formally includes Moldova

The European Union (EU) is embarking on an ambitious phase of EU Energy Modernization, a colossal effort estimated at €1.2 trillion by 2040.

EU Council approves european defence programme: Extended support for Moldova and Ukraine

On December 8, the Council of the European Union approved the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP), which is a €1.5 billion initiative aimed at enhancing the European defence industry's capacity to respond effectively from 2025 to 2027. Alongside increased support for Ukraine, the programme also allocates additional funding for the Republic of Moldova as part of a joint procurement effort.

EU praises Romania’s essential support for Moldova after Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

The European Commission is collaborating closely with the authorities in the Republic of Moldova and Romania to enhance the regional energy network and reduce the risk of shortages, especially in light of the increased Russian attacks on Ukraine's electricity infrastructure. On December 8, Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, the Spokesperson for Energy, Climate, Transport, Housing, and Taxation, stated that the European Commission "stands firmly with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova." She condemned "in the strongest terms" the Russian bombings that have severely damaged the energy systems of both countries.

Siegfried Mureșan: Moldova's European integration is now irreversible

The Republic of Moldova EU accession process is currently at a favorable juncture, and the current pace of reforms is set to make the country's European integration trajectory irreversible within the next four years, according to Siegfried Mureșan, President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova.

Moldova urges EU to start accession negotiations on three clusters

The Parliamentary Association Committee Republic of Moldova – European Union (PAC RM–EU) urged the European Union to open Moldova EU accession negotiations on three clusters by the end of this year.

Iulian Groza before the European integration forum: “For Moldova, EU accession is not an option but an existential necessity”

The Republic of Moldova is gearing up for the 11th edition of the European Integration Forum, an event crucial to the country's journey toward European integration. The theme of the forum is wide-ranging, with high expectations, covering topics from the negotiation of accession chapters to the alignment of society and the business environment with EU standards. Experts describe joining the European Union (EU) as "an existential choice" for the Republic of Moldova.

Lithuania’s ambassador says Moldova now has a historic chance to join the EU

The Republic of Moldova currently has a historic opportunity to become a member of the European Union (EU), according to Tadas Valionis, the Lithuanian Ambassador to Chisinau, in an interview with Radio Moldova. These remarks were made during the commemoration of the 12th anniversary of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Vilnius, where the Association Agreement and the Free Trade Agreement with the European Union were initialed. The Ambassador highlighted that the results of the elections held on September 28 confirm the European path that our country has chosen to pursue.