EU Commissioner Marta Kos arrives in Moldova ahead of accession talks

European Expansion Commissioner Marta Kos arrived in Chisinau today, June 4, for a pivotal three-day visit as Moldova prepares to open its first cluster of European Union accession negotiations.

Moldova eyes June breakthrough in EU accession talks

On June 3, 2026, Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov announced that EU institutions and Chișinău are working to officially open accession negotiations as soon as possible. However, the exact timeline for the intergovernmental conference now depends entirely on a bilateral agreement between Budapest and Kyiv.

Marta Kos visits Chișinău as EU accession talks remain blocked

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will pay an official visit to Chișinău on 4 and 5 June. She will open the EU–Moldova Investment Conference and the Moldova Digital Summit. Her agenda also includes meetings with President Maia Sandu, parliamentary leaders, and opposition representatives.

High-Level EU–Moldova Dialogue: Social reforms reviewed in Brussels one year after the format’s launch

Moldova reviewed its progress in education, social protection, and employment during the second EU–Moldova High-Level Dialogue, held on Tuesday, 2 June, in Brussels. It marks the first meeting hosted by the European Commission since the format was launched in Chișinău in June 2025.

Deputy Prime Minister Osmochescu in Brussels: Reunification with Romania Is Moldova’s “Plan B” if EU accession stalls

The Republic of Moldova could consider reunification with Romania if its path toward EU membership stalls after 2028, Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, said in an interview with Euractiv. The official described the scenario as “Plan B”, a proposal put forward as Chișinău pushes to open its first EU accession negotiation cluster while facing growing Russian hybrid pressure.

Maia Sandu advances EU accession talks. Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria reaffirm support

Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria have reaffirmed their strong support for Moldova’s accession to the European Union. Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, discussed the steps needed to advance the process during several phone calls with the leaders of these countries.

Civil society plays key role in aligning Moldova with EU standards

Parliament and civil society must move beyond formal, bureaucratic methods to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's alignment with European Union (EU) standards. In the process of European integration, as Parliament works to harmonise national legislation with EU laws, civil society plays a crucial role in monitoring the entire decision-making process. This was a key point discussed by participants at the annual conference titled "Cooperation between Parliament and civil society," held on May 22 in Chisinau.

Moldova’s European future must be decided in Brussels, Maia Sandu

Moldovan President Maia Sandu concluded her diplomatic tour of the European Union on Thursday by attending the Globsec forum in Prague. She expressed hope that a formal decision on opening accession negotiations will be made in the coming weeks.

MEP sees slim chances for opening Moldova’s first negotiation cluster by late June

Opening the first cluster of accession talks with the Republic of Moldova before the end of the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU in late June remains possible, but the chances appear slim at this stage, says European Parliament Vice President and MEP Nicolae Ștefănuță.

The Netherlands backs Moldova’s European path

The Netherlands has stood alongside the Republic of Moldova against hybrid threats and has helped protect the country’s elections, institutions, and democratic processes. President Maia Sandu made the statement during her working visit to The Hague.

Authorities analyze the creation of a new agency to manage major European projects

Authorities in Chisinau are considering establishing a new structure to oversee major European projects and manage foreign funds. This initiative comes as the Republic of Moldova prepares to handle increasingly significant European investments in its journey towards joining the European Union.

Maia Sandu: EU decision on opening Moldova negotiations could come within weeks in Brussels

The Republic of Moldova is expected to receive a formal decision regarding the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union in the coming weeks. However, authorities in Chisinau must meet all the intermediate objectives outlined in the accession process by September, prior to a new assessment by the European Commission, according to President Maia Sandu.