Moldova to start EU accession talks on first cluster in mid-June

The European Union is prepared to launch official accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova on the first cluster of chapters, with talks expected to begin in mid-June. European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, confirmed the timeline during an interview with Radio Moldova.

Moldova ANRE head Alexei Taran elected ECRB president

Moldova will chair the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) for the first time in history.

Moldovan lawmakers secure EU parliament backing during Brussels visit

A high-level Moldovan parliamentary delegation converged on Brussels from June 1–3 to accelerate European Union accession talks and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation.

Hungary lifts Ukraine EU veto, opening path for Moldova

The European Commission will formally propose opening the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on June 16. The proposal will be debated during the General Affairs Council meeting, clearing the way for the 27 EU heads of state to officially approve the decision at the Brussels summit scheduled for June 18–19.

EU parliament committee urges immediate Moldova accession talks

The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs adopted a crucial report on Wednesday, June 3, backing Moldova's steady progress on its EU path. Approved with 58 votes in favor, the document urges EU member states to open accession negotiation clusters "without further delay" ahead of the upcoming European summit on June 18-19.

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.