Authorities in Chisinau analyze the creation of a new structure for EU fund absorption

Authorities in Chisinau are considering establishing a new structure to oversee major European projects and manage foreign funds. This initiative comes as the Republic of Moldova prepares to handle increasingly significant European investments in its journey towards joining the European Union.

EU accession talks for Moldova are getting closer, Maia Sandu says: “Things are generally going well”

The Republic of Moldova is expected to receive a formal decision regarding the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union in the coming weeks. However, authorities in Chisinau must meet all the intermediate objectives outlined in the accession process by September, prior to a new assessment by the European Commission, according to President Maia Sandu.

Maia Sandu will travel to Strasbourg for European honor ceremony

President Maia Sandu is expected next week, on May 19, in Strasbourg, to receive the European Order of Merit, a new civilian distinction established by the European Parliament, which recognizes significant contributions to European integration and the promotion of European values.

EU shows unprecedented openness to Moldova: There is a high probability the first negotiation cluster will open at the next Council

The Republic of Moldova is closer than ever to the European Union, according to both European parliamentarians and national experts. Our country is experiencing unprecedented support from European partners, and ongoing reform efforts could speed up the accession process in the coming years.

Romania vows continued support for Moldova’s EU accession

Romanian President Nicușor Dan delivered a message from Cotroceni Palace to mark Europe Day. In his address, he defended Romania's membership in the European Union (EU) while also criticizing several decisions made by Brussels regarding energy, defense, and environmental policies. Additionally, the Romanian president expressed Romania's support for Moldova's accession to the EU.

Kaja Kallas on Moldova 1 TV: “Moldova is fully aligned with EU foreign and security policy”

The Republic of Moldova aims to open all accession chapters for the European Union (EU) by 2026. However, how realistic is this timeline, and what challenges does Chișinău still face in implementing necessary reforms? Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addresses these questions in an exclusive interview with Moldova 1, held on the occasion of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9.

President of the European Council sent a Europe Day message to Moldovan citizens: “Your future is in the EU”

The path to the European Union (EU) requires sustained effort, deep reforms, and a lot of determination. The ambassadors of the EU states to the Republic of Moldova promise, in the messages made public on Europe Day, to help our state advance on its European path, showing their conviction that "the place of the Republic of Moldova is in the EU" and that "a stronger Moldova means a stronger Europe".

Popșoi: Hybrid threats and effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine will persist

The Republic of Moldova is hopeful that it will soon begin political accession negotiations with the European Union (EU). Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi expressed this optimism during an interview on the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova. He emphasized the importance of making this optimism credible and taking advantage of the current "window of opportunity."

Grigore Guzun: “EU is strengthening Moldova’s defense capabilities”

In light of regional vulnerabilities, the European Union (EU) is increasing its support for the Republic of Moldova in terms of security and defense. The current geopolitical situation compels Chisinau to strengthen its security framework and expedite the reforms needed for European integration, according to international relations expert Grigore Guzun.

Positive signal for Moldova: Experts welcome Kaja Kallas’ messages

The Republic of Moldova may join the European Union before resolving the Transnistrian conflict. According to Alexandru Codreanu, the head of the Directorate for Cooperation with the European Union at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and former ambassador of Moldova to the Czech Republic, European integration and the country's reintegration are two parallel processes.

Kaja Kallas in Chișinău: Transnistrian region will not block Moldova’s EU accession

Kaja Kallas, the head of European diplomacy, reaffirmed in Chisinau that the Transnistrian region will not hinder the Republic of Moldova's accession to the European Union. She also stated that the EU will request Russia to withdraw its troops from Moldovan territory. During a press conference on May 7, alongside President Maia Sandu, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy emphasized that the current "window of opportunity" should be utilized to progress swiftly towards the official opening of negotiations, even though an exact deadline cannot be specified at this time.

Moldova can join European territorial cooperation groups, gaining access to EU funds

The Republic of Moldova is advancing towards greater integration with European regional development mechanisms. A draft law, recently approved by Parliament in its first reading, permits local, district, and central public authorities to become full members of the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC), a framework commonly utilized within the European Union.