The deadline for the evaluation of candidates for the position of member of the CSM and CSP has passed. The chairman of the pre-vetting committee gives explanations

The president of the pre-vetting commission, Herman von Hebel, admits that the initial deadline set for the process of evaluating candidates for the position of member of the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) and the Superior Council of Prosecutors (CSP) has been exceeded.

Nicu Popescu: "The European path of the Republic of Moldova is safe, but Russia is trying to destabilize"

The European path of the Republic of Moldova is safe, but Russia is trying to destabilize the situation in our country. The statement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu, on Moldova 1 TV, one year after the Republic of Moldova signed the request for accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union.

Vice Prime Minister Nicu Popescu excludes a potential military risk against Moldova

Due to Ukraine's courage and resilience, but also to the support of external partners, the Republic of Moldova is not under military threat at this stage, says Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu. The official says, however, that even so, the risks to which the Republic of Moldova is exposed continue to persist. "We are facing a hybrid war," Popescu told the public television show "In Context".

Nicu Popescu on EU accession negotiations: "Our objective is to have all our homework done by the end of this year"

Moldova's next steps in its relations with the European Union will be determined by two things - our capacity for reform and the political will, discussions and dynamics within the EU. This was said this evening by Nicu Popescu, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, during the show "In Context" on public television. He reiterated that the authorities want to fulfil the nine recommendations of the European Commission by the end of this year.

Moscow criticises Moldova's parliamentary statement condemning Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine

Moscow has come up with an official reaction after Moldovan MPs today, 2 March, adopted a statement condemning Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Maria Zaharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, says the parliamentarians are thus agreeing with the West's "most odious" statements.

Adopted at first reading: Assembly of Judges to be chaired by Minister of Justice

Judges' General Assembly may be convened and opened by the Minister of Justice, even if the term of office of SCM and SCP members expires, there is a lack of quorum, or in the event of the declaration of a state of emergency. A draft law aimed at regulating certain aspects of the election of members to the Superior Council of Magistrates (SCM) and the Superior Council of Prosecutors (SCP) was voted in first reading by 52 deputies.

Commander of the US National Cyber Mission Force is coming to Chisinau

The Commander of the US National Cyber Force, Major General William J. Hartman, is visiting the Republic of Moldova this week. The US Embassy in Chisinau made the announcement.

Dorin Recean: Russia cannot reach the Republic of Moldova with military force

Moscow does not have enough resources for an escalation and cannot reach Moldova militarily, says Prime Minister Dorin Recean. During a broadcast on a Romanian TV station, the Prime Minister added that the protests organised in Chisinau by the Shor Party were not real demonstrations, but paid for by groups aligned with Moscow's interests to destabilise the situation in Moldova. The official assured that the risks of destabilisation were manageable and that state institutions could cope with the situation.

EU Justice Commissioner pays official visit to Moldova

The European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, is visiting the Republic of Moldova on 1 and 2 March to discuss "issues related to the rule of law in the context of our country's status as a candidate for accession to the European Union", according to the European Commission.

Thursday, Parliament convenes in session. Declaration on Russian Federation aggression against Ukraine - on the table of MPs

Moldovan Parliament convenes for a plenary session on Thursday, 2 March. Lawmakers will consider a series of draft resolutions at first and second reading. According to the decision of the Permanent Bureau, the draft resolution on the approval of the Declaration of the Moldovan Parliament on the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine will also be submitted tomorrow.

President of the Republic of Moldova Maia Sandu and President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou make press statements

Președintele Maia Sandu și șefa statului elen Katerina Sakellaropoulou susțin un briefing de presă.

US official: USA backs reforms initiated by Moldovan authorities

US support to the reform agenda, launched by the Executive in the process of European integration, as well as ways to strengthen the Moldovan-American ties, have been discussed during the telephone conversation of Prime Minister Dorin Recean with Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried.