Cristina Gherasimov: Ireland's support is crucial for Moldova's EU accession

The support of Ireland—which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union—is essential for the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, stated Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, during meetings with Irish officials in Dublin.

EU Commissioner in Chișinău: €157 million support package for Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is making progress in implementing the €1.9 billion Growth Plan. Grants totaling over €500 million have already been made available to the country. The European Union is assessing reform steps leading up to June 2026 in order to disburse the next tranche of support—worth €157 million—European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced on Thursday, October 1, during his visit to Chișinău.

Moldova is ready to open all negotiation clusters. Valdis Dombrovskis: "We are ready to move forward"

The Republic of Moldova is technically and politically prepared to open the six negotiation chapter clusters for accession, and European Union (EU) enlargement has become a geopolitical imperative, states Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification.

Moldova may lose Growth Plan funds if reforms are delayed, Adrian Băluțel

The Republic of Moldova risks losing part of the European funds if it delays implementing the reforms assumed in the Growth Plan financed by the European Union. The warning comes from the president of the Parliamentary Commission for European Integration, Adrian Băluțel, in the context in which our country enters a crucial stage regarding the capitalization of the assistance package.

Twinning: Mayor of a commune in Cluj shares insights for Moldova on investments, EU funds

Jucu commune in Cluj County and the village of Mășcăuți in the Criuleni District are set to sign a twinning agreement in about a month to strengthen cooperation between the two communities and pave the way for joint local development projects. Romania's experience demonstrates the importance of European funds for modernizing rural communities and developing infrastructure, stated Valentin Dorel Pojar, the mayor of Jucu Commune, on the Radio Moldova program "Zi de Zi".

Roadmaps outline integration objectives for candidate countries like Moldova

With Brussels' announcement of roadmaps for candidate countries, the Republic of Moldova could gain an additional tool to accelerate reforms and clarify its objectives on its path toward the European Union (EU). Foreign policy expert Grigore Guzun maintains that the new documents will clarify the priorities set for the next stage of integration.

Tana Foarfă on Moldova 1 TV: "Moldova is interested in EU budget discussions"

Negotiations over the European Union's future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 promise to be extremely difficult. Member states will have to strike a delicate balance between funding cohesion policy and new priorities related to defence, warns expert from Brussels Tana Foarfă.

EU plans accession roadmaps for Moldova and candidates

The European Union will draft accession roadmaps for candidate countries, including Moldova, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday in her annual State of the European Union address.

EU lawmakers vote to extend democracy shield to Moldova

The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a comprehensive report warning that foreign interference and disinformation represent “an attack on the very core of the European project,” demanding urgent counter-measures.

Moldova, EU clash over pace of judicial vetting ahead of report

Divergences emerged between Brussels and Chisinau over the pace of judicial reforms on Wednesday, as Moldova's leadership resisted European Union calls to quickly fill over 160 vacant posts ahead of an upcoming enlargement report.

Moldova eyes Slovenia as EU model, Grosu says

Slovenia serves as an inspiring economic and institutional model for Moldova's European integration, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated during high-level talks with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana.

EU diplomats tie Moldova accession to justice reform

European diplomats reaffirmed in Chisinau on Wednesday that Moldova’s European Union accession hinges on sweeping judicial reforms, urging authorities to sustain integrity vetting despite severe court staffing shortages and procedural delays.