EU accession

The Republic of Moldova may become a "resilience test" for EU enlargement in coming years, expert

In the coming years, the Republic of Moldova may serve as a critical "resilience test" for the European Union's (EU) enlargement policy. This is largely due to the "unprecedented" disinformation and propaganda campaigns launched by the Russian Federation to influence elections in Moldova. Eugen Muravschi, an expert from the WatchDog community, shared this insight during an interview with Moldova 1 TV.

"We are one of the most vulnerable EU neighboring states to Russian influence. A successful example for the European Union would be that if the Republic of Moldova can achieve this, then other countries can too," stated Muravschi.

The expert cautioned that Russian interference in the parliamentary elections could impact Moldova's EU accession process and hinder the formation of a pro-European majority in Parliament.

"I believe it is crucial for our authorities to learn from past experiences and ensure that this time, the Russian Federation and its allies in Moldova do not hijack people's vote, allowing the outcome of the parliamentary elections to genuinely reflect the will of the people," the "WatchDog" expert added.

According to Muravschi, Moldova's accession largely hinges on the implementation of judicial reforms and the fight against corruption. The Association Council Meeting with the European Union, which took place on Wednesday in Brussels, is more than just a symbolic political visit; it involves concrete discussions on specific sectors, assessing achievements, and establishing action plans.

The representative of the "WatchDog" community emphasized that the European integration process of the Republic of Moldova should not rest solely with the government.

"It is important for the government to engage openly and collaborate with academia, civil society, and the media, so people understand how the European integration process works, why certain reforms are necessary, and what benefits they offer. This understanding will help them become more resilient against Russian influence," Eugen Muravschi said in an interview with the "Moldova 1" channel.

The ninth meeting of the European Union-Republic of Moldova Association Council is taking place today in Brussels. This meeting will assess Chisinau's progress in the EU accession process and reforms in key areas, such as justice reform and the fight against corruption.

Prime Minister Dorin Recean announced during a meeting with the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, that Moldova is aiming to prepare for EU accession by 2028. Additionally, Siegfried Mureșan, the President of the European Parliament Delegation for relations with the Republic of Moldova, announced that 300 million euros of pre-financing from the 1.9 billion euro Growth Plan will be provided in the near future.

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