Parliamentary delegations from seven EU states in Chișinău back faster EU integration

Representatives from the European Affairs Committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Poland, and Germany are on a joint visit to the Republic of Moldova from March 29 to 31.

Michael McGrath: EU accession must be fast, but built on real, lasting reforms

The enlargement of the European Union (EU) and energy security are becoming increasingly closely linked amid regional crises and global instability. As European states seek solutions to reduce dependence on external resources and protect consumers, Brussels sends a clear message: progress towards accession must be rapid but grounded in real, sustainable reforms. The topics were addressed in the "Diplomatic Dimension" program, to which the European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law, Michael McGrath, was invited.

Germany backs Moldova’s EU bid with €12.9 million development grant

The Moldovan Parliament’s foreign policy committee has approved negotiations for €12.9 million (approx. 250.9 million MDL) grant from Germany. The funding is earmarked for four priority projects designed to accelerate the country's alignment with European Union standards.

Tragedy in Odessa as Russian drone strikes force fatal evacuation maneuvers

A Ukrainian railway conductor was killed and a passenger injured on Sunday, March 22, during a high-stakes emergency evacuation triggered by Russian drone threats near Odessa.

Chisinau seeks proactive reintegration via new strategic 'non-paper'

The Transnistrian conflict will not stall Moldova's European trajectory. MEP Siegfried Mureșan confirmed that accession negotiations can advance independently of a final political solution for the breakaway region.

“Moldova one step closer to EU”: toughest negotiation clusters listed by experts

The Republic of Moldova and the European Union will face challenging negotiations in key areas, including agriculture, transport, competition, and justice. Experts suggest that our country will need an effective communication strategy to inform citizens about certain reforms that may initially cause dissatisfaction. However, these reforms have the potential to bring significant benefits in the future.

New EU–Moldova agreement: support for aligning national laws with the acquis

The European Parliament is set to assist the Moldovan Legislature in enhancing its capabilities. A new Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Wednesday, March 18, in Brussels by Igor Grosu, the Parliament Speaker, and Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Legislative Forum.

“Our identity and language strengthened”: Ireland as EU accession model

Ireland serves as a strong example of how EU membership can significantly change a country. The Republic of Moldova could follow a similar trajectory with the help of member states, including Ireland. According to Thomas Byrne, Ireland's Minister for European Affairs and Defence, EU membership has greatly influenced the country's economic, social, and cultural development. His experience demonstrates how transformative this process can be for a candidate state.

IN CONTEXT | Experts: Technical talks signal Brussels’ confidence

The Republic of Moldova could benefit from European investment and economic support prior to becoming a member state of the European Union (EU) through a gradual integration mechanism. This model would strengthen the country's candidate status, and according to Watchdog expert Andrei Curăraru on the Moldova 1 show, "the situation must be leveraged to the country's advantage."

European Council chief: EU enlargement is top priority

The European Union (EU) considers the enlargement to include the Western Balkans, Ukraine, and the Republic of Moldova to be a top priority. However, numerous reforms must be implemented to meet all the Copenhagen criteria, as enlargement is merit-based. This was stated by the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, according to Tanjug's report on March 17, as quoted by Agerpres.

“Better conditions nationwide”: Projects to be funded with €189 million from the EU

The new €189 million tranche from the Growth Plan, disbursed by the European Commission on March 17, will fund the construction of the Bălți Regional Hospital, expand access to drinking water in several localities, and develop childcare services, announced Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.

Cristina Gherasimov: EU member states support opening accession talks with Moldova

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in its accession process to the European Union (EU), and all 27 EU member states have expressed their support for the country’s European path, as well as for the official opening of negotiations by chapter clusters, said Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov following the meeting of EU Ministers for European Affairs held on March 17 in Brussels.