Hungary has blocked the final two clusters of reforms for Moldova and Ukraine

Hungary has blocked the next stage of the Republic of Moldova's and Ukraine's accession to the European Union, even though it had met its previous demands. These statements were made by national and EU diplomats to The Kyiv Independent on October 20.

Moldova cannot close remaining EU chapters without progress in justice and anti-corruption

The Republic of Moldova cannot provisionally close negotiations with the European Union on the remaining accession chapters without first meeting a series of conditions related to judicial reform, the fight against corruption, the protection of fundamental rights, and border security. To meet these requirements, the authorities in Chișinău have drawn up nearly 300 measures, whose implementation is now in its final reporting stage.

Moldova is negotiating medicine transition periods and tax concessions with the EU

The Republic of Moldova is requesting more time from the European Union to implement certain European rules following accession, allowing businesses to adapt their operations and ensuring that citizens are not negatively impacted by sudden changes. The areas concerned include tax incentives granted to companies—such as those in the IT sector—support provided to specific economic sectors, and the authorization of medicinal products. In total, 11 requests for transitional periods have been identified within the negotiating positions for two clusters of chapters.

DW journalist Alina Kühnel: Moldova will receive European support despite crisis meetings in Brussels

The Republic of Moldova will remain a major beneficiary of the European Peace Facility, ranking just behind Ukraine. Furthermore, strengthened support for regional security and the defense industry continues to be a priority—despite disagreements regarding an increase in the European Union’s budget—stated Deutsche Welle (DW) journalist Alina Kühnel on the Moldova 1 TV.

Brussels removes "as soon as possible" from EU accession conclusions for Ukraine and Moldova

The European Union has removed the phrase ‘as soon as possible’ from the conclusions on the accession of Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, prepared for the European Council summit on 15–16 October. The change was noted after a correspondent for the publication European Pravda compared two versions of the document.

EU opens 17 negotiation chapters with Moldova in Luxembourg

Moldova officially opened EU accession negotiations on Clusters 2 and 3 in Luxembourg on October 13, bringing 17 key chapters of the European acquis onto the active negotiating table.

Moldova opens new EU talks as 2030 accession goal remains in reach

Moldova has opened negotiations on two more European Union accession clusters, bringing 24 of 33 chapters into talks as political scientist Cristian Pîrvulescu says membership by 2030 remains possible.

Brussels fast-tracks Moldova EU talks as technical tests loom

Moldova opened two major negotiating clusters with the European Union in Luxembourg on Oct. 13, bringing its tally to 24 of 33 accession chapters launched in just four months.

MEP: Moldova's EU accession by 2030 is "fully realistic"

The Republic of Moldova's accession process to the European Union is entering a decisive phase, with the prospect of concluding negotiations in 2028 and signing the treaty in 2030. According to Romanian MEP Dan Barna, Moldova is among the most advanced candidate countries, benefiting from renewed momentum from Brussels, which views enlargement through the lens of European security and geopolitical pressures.

Maia Sandu thanks officials, noting Moldova has completed 24 of 33 negotiating chapters for EU accession

A decisive step on the Republic of Moldova's European path! Our country has opened 24 of the 33 negotiation chapters with the European Union. According to the Moldovan president Maia Sandu, negotiations on the Internal Market and Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth clusters are officially launching in Luxembourg on October 13.

Clusters 2 and 3 will bring more jobs, better wages, and clearer business rules to Moldova

The opening of negotiations for Clusters 2 and 3 targets areas that directly affect citizens' lives—decent jobs, fair incomes, quality education, safe products, and a business environment based on clear rules. These are the key benefits of the two negotiation packages our country will launch on Tuesday, October 13, at the Republic of Moldova–European Union Intergovernmental Conference in Luxembourg.

Moldova aims to open all EU negotiation chapters by year-end

The Republic of Moldova aims to open all negotiation chapters with the European Union by the end of this year. The announcement was made by President Maia Sandu during a phone conversation on October 12 with the Prime Minister of Ireland, Micheál Martin—the country holding the Presidency of the Council of the EU until December 31.