Daniela DiPierro, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy: "The Republic of Moldova's place is in the EU"

There are many development opportunities in the Republic of Moldova, and the country's place is in the European Union, said the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in the Republic of Moldova, Daniela Dipierro, in an exclusive interview for Moldova 1 TV. According to her, the United States has financially supported the agricultural sector, justice reform and the fight against corruption, as well as the diversification of energy resources, key areas for the country's economic development.

LIVE // Deputies meet in plenary session

The deputies meet in plenary session on Thursday, November 28. The parliament is to ratify the Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the Republic of Italy in the field of social security, as well as an amendment to the Grant Agreement offered by the World Bank to the Republic of Moldova for the project "Improving the quality of education".

Energy crisis // Minister Victor Parlicov will be questioned in Parliament’s plenary

On Thursday, December 5, the Minister of Energy, Victor Parlicov, will be questioned in the Parliament’s plenary about gas tariffs and the supply of natural gas to the Transnistrian region. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Economy, Budget and Finance Committee, Radu Marian, at the beginning of the plenary session on November 28.

Maia Sandu, after the approval of the new European Commission: The Republic of Moldova is committed to concluding the EU accession negotiations during this mandate

President Maia Sandu sent a congratulatory message to Ursula von der Leyen and the entire College of Commissioners after the European Parliament approved the new Commission. The Head of State reiterated the firm commitment of the Republic of Moldova to strengthen cooperation with the European Union and to complete the accession negotiations of our country during this mandate.

Recean, after Moldovagaz requested a gas tariff increase, and Parlicov failed to reach an agreement with Gazprom: “We have to face a very difficult winter”

The Prime Minister of Moldova, Dorin Recean, has warned that the country is bracing for a “very difficult” winter. The main challenges that could lead to a significant crisis include the potential interruption of natural gas supplies to the Transnistrian region and the request from Moldovagaz to increase tariffs by more than four lei. At the start of the Cabinet of Ministers' meeting, the Prime Minister assured that, despite these difficulties, the government will work to find solutions to manage the situation.

LIVE TEXT // Victor Parlicov, after the visit to Saint Petersburg: The risk of an energy crisis is imminent

Will Russian gas reach the Transnistrian region after January 1, when the transit agreement signed between Ukraine and the Russian concern Gazprom is set to expire? If so, by which route, in what volumes, at what cost and who will bear the new tariffs? Two days ago, Energy Minister Victor Parlicov met in St. Petersburg with Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller. The Minister Victor Parlicov is currently announcing the agreement reached with representatives of the Russian concern. Watch the statements live on Moldova 1 and Radio Moldova.

LIVE // Government convenes a meeting

The Cabinet of Ministers will hold a new session on Wednesday, November 27. The agenda consists of 26 projects, including a draft law to initiate negotiations and approve the signing of a Cooperation Protocol between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic.

Parliament will hold hearings on energy amid Moldovagaz’s request for gas tariff increase

Next week, Parliament will conduct public hearings to address the current energy situation. This initiative was announced on November 27 by Radu Marian, the chairman of the parliamentary committee on economy, budget, and finance, following Moldovagaz's request to raise the tariff for household consumers’ natural gas by over four lei. According to Marian, the hearings will explore the reasons behind this request.

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?

Denmark’s support for Moldova’s EU integration: Key steps ahead

"Enlargement is a key priority for the Danish Presidency, and we hope to open more negotiation clusters for the Republic of Moldova," said Denmark's Minister for European Affairs, Marie Bjerre, at a joint press conference with Moldova's Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov.

Moldova adopts U.S. sanctions to counter election interference

The Republic of Moldova has adopted U.S. sanctions against three entities and two individuals from the Russian Federation, accused of engaging in destabilizing activities, including within Moldova itself.

Moldova defends energy talks with Gazprom amid gas crisis fears

The visit of the Minister of Energy to Saint Petersburg for talks with representatives of the Russian conglomerate Gazprom, amid the risk of gas transit disruption through Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, was not only necessary but also foreseeable, stated Oleg Serebrian, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration.