The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine officially start the accession negotiations to the European Union on June 25

The first intergovernmental conference, which is considered the beginning of the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to the European Union, will take place on June 25. The announcement was made by Belgium, which this semester holds the rotating presidency of the European Union and therefore sets the meeting agenda. The chief negotiator for the integration of the Republic of Moldova, Cristina Gherasimov, welcomed the "historic" decision of the Belgian presidency, in a reaction on social media.

EU Accession Talks for Moldova, Ukraine Fast-Tracked

Another European country has signed the letter drafted by Czech European Affairs Minister Martin Dvořák.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW // Martin Dvořák: Republic of Moldova is on the right way. It deserves to be an EU member

The Republic of Moldova is on the right way and has the ability to fulfill all the criteria to join the European Union, said the Minister of European Affairs of the Czech Republic, Martin Dvořák, in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1. The official mentioned that the Czech Republic supports the expansion of the EU and will continue to support the Republic of Moldova not only at the political level, but also with expertise and consultancy.

The European Commission will inform the member states that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are ready for official accession negotiations

The European Commission will inform the member states today that the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine have met the conditions to start official accession negotiations, according to the correspondent of Radio Moldova in Brussels, Dan Alexe. However, the final decision, regarding the inclusion of the recommendation to start negotiations in the official statement, will be taken next Wednesday by the ambassadors of the EU member states. Later, at the June 27-28 summit, the leaders of the community block will officially decide on the accession negotiations.

"If you choose the East you must understand that you are buying a ticket to war." The messages of the ambassadors of Romania and Ukraine at the signing of the Agreement for Europe

The political orientation towards the East means war, violation of international rules, despised neutrality and a twisted history, believe the ambassadors of Romania and Ukraine in the Republic of Moldova. That is why the signing of the Pact for Europe represents an important step towards joining the European Union, and the politics has the fundamental duty to respect and fulfill the citizen's wish, said the two diplomats at the official event of signing the agreement.

The Republic of Moldova is getting closer to the official opening of EU accession negotiations. The last two measures to be completed

The official opening of the negotiations regarding the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union depends on how quickly our country completes its legal arrears. The chief negotiator of the Republic of Moldova regarding the accession process, Cristina Gherasimov, declared from Brussels that there is full openness on the part of the European countries to act in an accelerated manner in the opening of negotiations, and the government in Chisinau is doing its best to fulfill the two remaining outstanding measures. It is about the appointment of a general prosecutor, but also the vetting evaluation regarding the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of Justice.

The Republic of Moldova has been featured in the most famous international publications

The International Political Community Summit was arguably the most publicized event of all time in the country, and the topic is still a top one today. Journalists have likened our country to a "strong essence in a small bottle", while others have referred to Moldova as the "beating heart" of Europe. But the key element mentioned by most international journalists was the presence at the event of Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski.

Volodimir Zelenski: Moldova will benefit if Ukraine wins the war

Once Ukraine wins in the war triggered by the Russian Federation, the Republic of Moldova will also benefit. The statement was made by Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski at the European Political Community Summit. The Kiev leader also referred to the settlement of the Transnistrian conflict. In his opinion, the current format of negotiations for the settlement of this dispute no longer makes sense. Zelenski was also convinced that Ukraine would join NATO.

Emmanuel Macron: the Republic of Moldova cannot be left aside

The organisation of this summit was a challenge for the Republic of Moldova and all the participating countries contributed to the organisation of the event in terms of security and logistical management, French President Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the European Political Community Summit.

The EPC Summit in the Republic of Moldova has ended: Europe united in the face of its greatest military challenge

President Maia Sandu together with the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, held a summing up conference of the European Political Community Summit. The three leaders expressed their solidarity with the Republic of Moldova in its European journey. The President also noted that this event was the first to be held in a non-EU country.

Klaus Iohannis: If we Europeans fail to help Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, we have lost

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are part of democratic Europe, and "if we Europeans fail to help them, we have lost, it's as simple as that", Romanian President Klaus Iohannis told a press conference at the EPC Summit.

"Next steps for Moldova and Ukraine on the European path". Trilateral meeting between Maia Sandu, Volodimir Zelenski and Emmanuel Macron

The President of the Republic of Moldova held a trilateral meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodimir Zelenski, and French Head of State Emmanuel Macron. The officials discussed the next steps of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on their European path. Maia Sandu wrote about this on her Facebook page, where she also published a short video of the meeting.