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Andrzej Duda: Moldova's accession to the European Union will be one of the priorities of the Polish EU Council Presidency

One of Poland's priorities during the EU Council Presidency will be the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. The statement was made in an interview for the Polish press by Polish President Andrzej Duda. He also said that his country is in favour of an "open door" policy, so the EU should also accept the countries of the Western Balkans.

Poland will preside over the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2025. On 23 June last year, the Republic of Moldova, along with Ukraine, was granted candidate country status for EU membership. The authorities in Chisinau said the decision taken by all 27 European leaders at the EU Council summit was historic and opened a new chapter in the country's history.

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Correspondence: Ukraine – the moment of truth for Europeans
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Correspondence: Ukraine – the moment of truth for Europeans

The first round of elections in Romania has generated significant concern among European leaders. Romania, a pivotal country in both the EU and NATO located in the former communist bloc, faces the risk of sliding towards a totalitarian or autocratic regime, similar to Viktor Orban’s Hungary or Fico’s Slovakia. This comes at a time when many ultra-nationalist or far-right parties, as well as some far-left factions in Europe, seem to be aligning themselves with Putin’s interests. What can Europeans do now to address this unexpected situation?

Moldovans will be able to request an ambulance or police using a mobile application
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Moldovans will be able to request an ambulance or police using a mobile application

Citizens of the Republic of Moldova will be able to request an ambulance or police with a single click, using a mobile application. An agreement in this regard was signed by the 112 Service with an economic agent that is developing the application from a technical viewpoint.

Protests continue in Romania as thousands of young people oppose the candidacy of Călin Georgescu, who is advancing to the second round of the presidential elections
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Protests continue in Romania as thousands of young people oppose the candidacy of Călin Georgescu, who is advancing to the second round of the presidential elections

On Tuesday evening, hundreds of demonstrators chanted, "Young people, do not vote for a dictator," during protests held in Bucharest and other major cities across Romania. They are reacting to Georgescu’s success in the first round of the elections. Georgescu, an independent candidate, is known for his anti-Western views and pro-Putin sympathies, drawing concerns about his "legionary" connections.