European Parliament chief: We want EU bloc countries to agree to open EU accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine by the end of this year

The European Parliament wants EU bloc countries to agree to open EU accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine by the end of this year. A decision is expected to be approved by the European Council in mid-December, European Parliament head Roberta Metsola told a press briefing after the European Council summer summit in Brussels.

MEP: Moldova's progress shows it is ready to start EU accession negotiations

The significant progress made by the Republic of Moldova in fulfilling the European Commission's 9 conditionalities proves without a doubt that our country is ready to start EU accession negotiations by the end of the year, MEP Siegfried Mureșan stressed today in a video message. For her part, President Maia Sandu said that the authorities are making every effort to start accession negotiations as soon as possible, in order to become a full member of the European Union by 2030.

A former judge in the US has been elected President of the Evaluation Commission of the CSJ judges

Scott Bales was today elected by secret ballot as chairman of the Commission for the Evaluation of the Integrity of Judges and Candidates for the position of Judge of the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJ) of the Republic of Moldova, announces the Superior Council of Magistracy.

Minister of Justice: "The commission for the liquidation of the "Sor" Party has not been created yet, we waited for the decision of the CC"

The commission for the liquidation of the "Sor" Political Party has not been created yet, because the final decision of the Constitutional Court was necessary, Minister of Justice Veronica Mihailov-Moraru told Jurnal TV.

Experts, after pro-European parties were invited to talks by Maia Sandu: This dialogue platform should be expanded

The pro-European parties active in the Republic of Moldova were invited, yesterday, to the Presidency to support the consolidation of the European path of the country, in the context in which the internal and external attacks on this process are increasing, according to the experts. In their opinion, this dialogue platform should be expanded with the participation of pro-unionist parties, which also support the accession to the community block.

A new support package for the Republic of Moldova from the EU: There are five priorities

The European Commission and the European External Action Service have prepared a new support package for the Republic of Moldova. It will contribute to minimizing the consequences of the war started by Russia in Ukraine on the Republic of Moldova. Also, it will help our country in the process of European integration, reads a press release from the European Commission.

Nicu Popescu, meeting with his Danish counterpart: We emphasized our interest in deepening cooperation in the economic field

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, had a meeting with his Danish counterpart, Lars Løkke Rasmussen. During the discussions, various topics were addressed, such as the European path of the Republic of Moldova and the deepening of cooperation in the economic field.

MEP: I believe there is stability in the Republic of Moldova, the possibility of making a medium and long-term plan and a vision of the future

The Republic of Moldova is on the right track in terms of meeting the conditions established in the opinion for granting the status of a candidate country for accession to the European Union, said MEP Corina Crețu in an interview, referring to the European Commission's report. In her opinion, the negotiations could start by the end of this year, after which the Republic of Moldova will be able to receive pre-accession funds.

Commission for Emergency Situations has updated the list of persons subject to international sanctions

The list of persons subject to international sanctions has been expanded, and the financial transactions carried out by them on the territory of the Republic of Moldova will be subject to more rigorous control. The decision was approved, today, during the meeting of the Commission for Emergency Situations (CSE), chaired by Prime Minister Dorin Recean.

Government accepts the resignation of the director general of the Public Property Agency

The cabinet of ministers accepted, on Wednesday, the resignation of the general director of the Public Property Agency (APP), Alexandru Musteață. He will be released from his position as of July 5.

LIVE Government meeting. The project on the denunciation of the Convention on the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS - on the agenda

The members of the Government meet in session. Among the topics under consideration is the draft on the denunciation of the Convention on the CIS Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

Nicu Popescu met with the Prime Minister of Luxembourg

The positive evolution of the bilateral dialogue between Chisinau and Luxembourg and boosting of commercial and investment relations are some of the topics discussed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Nicu Popescu, and the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel. Also, the two officials referred to the next edition of the Support Platform of Moldova, which is to take place in October, in Chisinau.