When will the Republic of Moldova open the first negotiating chapter with the EU? Cristina Gherasimov's answer

The first negotiating chapters will be opened next year, Deputy Prime Minister Cristina Gherasimov told Moldova 1 TV. First, the European Commission will report on how well the legislation of the Republic of Moldova matches the criteria for joining the union, then the national governments will make the decision. For now, the bilateral screening is ongoing and will end in four months.

Cristina Gherasimov: Chisinau authorities will amend the Constitution

Once the status of a member state of the European Union is taken over, the authorities in Chisinau will amend the Constitution, and for this step, there are different ways, either parliamentary or through a referendum. The decision will be made closer to the date of accession. The statement was made by the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, on a show on Deschide.md.

Jānis Mažeiks: Referendum on EU membership must reflect citizens’ will

The autumn referendum, initiated by the president Maia Sandu, must reflect the will of the citizens, claims the ambassador of the European Union (EU) in the Republic of Moldova, Jānis Mažeiks. The diplomat stressed the importance of a strong turnout to legitimize the referendum result and prevent challenges from both pro-European and anti-European camps.

MEP Rareș Bogdan, elected deputy-chairman of the Commission for Foreign Affairs: "My absolute priority is the Republic of Moldova"

Romanian MEP Rareș Bogdan was elected deputy-chairman of the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament. In a Facebook post, he wrote that one of his priorities in this mandate is to support the Republic of Moldova in the country's European integration process.

Oliver Varhelyi: The Republic of Moldova can achieve the goal of joining the EU by 2030 only if it fulfills all the conditions

At this stage, it is not possible to say how ready the Republic of Moldova is to join the European Union by 2030, but this goal can be achieved if it fulfills all the conditions by then, said the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, in an interview for Ziarul de Gardà.

The Republic of Moldova must adjust its legislation to that of the EU, if it wants to be part of the EU, former minister Nicu Popescu

The Republic of Moldova must implement the entire European legislation, if it wants to be part of the European Union, declared the former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nicu Popescu. According to him, the start of accession negotiations to the community space will bring the Republic of Moldova into the Schengen area and the euro zone.

Maia Sandu welcomes the start of EU accession negotiations

President Maia Sandu welcomes the beginning of the accession negotiations to the European Union. In a reaction on social networks, the head of state assured that the Chisinau authorities will continue to work with determination for the Republic of Moldova to be a member of the EU by 2030.

EU Warns Georgia on Foreign Influence Law: Impact on Accession Prospects

The European Union is deeply concerned about Georgia's recent adoption of a controversial law on foreign influence.

Moldova on Fast Track to EU: Negotiations Launched Today

Regarding the establishment of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova:

EU Accession Talks Begin for Moldova and Ukraine in Luxembourg

The first "intergovernmental conference," marking the beginning of negotiations for the accession of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to the European Union, will take place on Tuesday, June 25, in Luxembourg.

EU Opens Talks with Moldova, Ukraine for Membership

The 27 member states of the European Union (EU) confirmed the commencement of accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine on Tuesday, June 25th.

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine officially start the accession negotiations to the European Union on June 25

The first intergovernmental conference, which is considered the beginning of the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine to the European Union, will take place on June 25. The announcement was made by Belgium, which this semester holds the rotating presidency of the European Union and therefore sets the meeting agenda. The chief negotiator for the integration of the Republic of Moldova, Cristina Gherasimov, welcomed the "historic" decision of the Belgian presidency, in a reaction on social media.