Maia Sandu, two years after signing the application for EU membership: "Together, we have the power to overcome any obstacle and build a better future"
On March 3, 2022, President Maia Sandu signed the application for the accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. On this occasion, the head of state came with a message stating that, in these two years, Moldova has taken many decisive steps on the European path, reads a press release of the Presidency.
According to the quoted source, the head of state also mentioned that these efforts were rewarded with the positive decision to initiate accession negotiations, coming from the EU member states.
"Accession to the EU means better conditions in schools and kindergartens, modernized roads, new bridges, hospitals with modern equipment and, most importantly, it means peace and security. We have a lot of work to do, but together we can achieve all the proposed goals. Together, we have the power to overcome any obstacle and build a better future for the Republic of Moldova in the great European family", concluded Maia Sandu.
The Republic of Moldova submitted its application to join the European Union in March 2022, at the same time as Ukraine and Georgia. The decision was taken ad hoc, in the context of the Russian invasion of the neighboring country. The president of the country, Maia Sandu, mentioned then that it is a first step towards achieving the fundamental objective, that of European integration.
The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine obtained the status of candidate countries in a record time - on June 23, 2022. During these 18 months, the European Union stood by the Republic of Moldova with financial support to overcome the crises generated by the war started by the Russian Federation in Ukraine. At the same time, the political relations between Chisinau and Brussels were strengthened, as well as bilateral relations with several member states of the EU bloc.
On June 1, the Republic of Moldova hosted the most relevant international event in its history - the Summit of the European Political Community, attended by over 40 European leaders, considered of great diplomatic and image importance for our country. The leadership of the European Union has repeatedly expressed support for the European path of our country. As did the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in front of over 60 thousand citizens, present on May 21 at the European Moldova Assembly.
The European Parliament, on October 5 and the European Commission, on November 8, recommended the European Council to start accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova.
On December 14, 2023, the European Council adopted the historic decision to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.
