Roberta Metsola: For us, Moldova's place is in Europe

European Parliament (EP) President Roberta Metsola called for Moldova to start negotiations on EU membership this year after the European Political Community summit. As for the existing hybrid dangers, she said that "all risks and threats to a country's sovereignty must be tackled by all of us".

Experts // By organising the EPC Summit, the Republic of Moldova has demonstrated that it is a strong state

The energy security of the Republic of Moldova, ways to solve frozen conflicts, supporting Ukraine in the war triggered by the Russian Federation are just some of the topics discussed today at the European Political Community Summit. According to some experts, by organising such a large-scale event, the Republic of Moldova has demonstrated that it is a strong state, which goes beyond the status of a candidate country.

Marko Shevchenko: Following the EPC Summit, Ukraine could get international support

Following the European Political Community Summit, Ukraine could get international, military and economic support from external partners, Ukrainian Ambassador to Chisinau Marko Shevchenko told Radio Moldova.

President Klaus Iohannis and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Zelenski issued a joint statement on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodimir Zelenski issued a joint statement on Thursday on Ukraine's Euro-Atlantic integration. According to the document, Romania will continue to promote the Alliance's political and practical support for Ukraine to ensure Ukraine's ability to effectively defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and Ukraine will continue to deepen its interoperability with NATO and modernise its security and military forces, Agerpres reports.

Klaus Iohannis: If we Europeans fail to help Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, we have lost

The Republic of Moldova and Ukraine are part of democratic Europe, and "if we Europeans fail to help them, we have lost, it's as simple as that", Romanian President Klaus Iohannis told a press conference at the EPC Summit.

Klaus Iohannis: It is important for citizens to notice a concrete improvement in their daily life, a crucial element for a success story of the Republic of Moldova

Military aggression against Ukraine is the most destructive period since the Cold War. It is our responsibility, as the Community of European Democratic States, to respond to this historic moment and support the most vulnerable among us, said the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, at the opening of the plenary session of the European Political Community Summit, which is being held today at the "Mimi" Castle from Bulboaca.

Ukrainian President's message to the EPC Summit: "It's decision time"

All European countries that have a border with the Russian Federation and that do not want to "be torn apart by Russia", must ally themselves with the EU and NATO. The statement was made by the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, at the opening of the plenary session of the European Political Community Summit, which is being held today at the "Mimi" Castle in Bulboaca.

Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands: We must strengthen Ukraine's defense capacity and expand the "Patriot" coalition

European countries must strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities and must expand the "Patriot" coalition, said the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, at the opening of the plenary session of the European Political Community Summit.

Maia Sandu: "We cannot accept that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity no longer matter"

The plenary session of the European Political Community, which is being held today in Bulboaca, began with a statement by the country's president, Maia Sandu. The head of state stressed that organizing the event 20 km from the border with Ukraine "is a clear expression of solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people".

Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" and TVR, as members of the EBU, broadcast the CPE Summit together

The Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" and the Romanian Television Society (SRTV), as members of the European Broadcasting Union (UERT), joined their efforts to broadcast the EPC Summit on June 1st. Thus, the Public Broadcaster "Teleradio-Moldova" makes available to all interested television stations a free signal during the whole day.

Roberta Metsola before the EPC Summit: We are here to show support for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine

"We are here to show support for the Republic of Moldova, for Ukraine and for the wider European community", said the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, before the opening of the plenary session of the EPC Summit.

LIVE TEXT // EPC Summit // The official part is over. The leaders have discussions

The Summit of the European Political Community is held at Mimi Castle in Bulboaca commune, the Republic of Moldova. European leaders discuss issues related to the security of the European continent in the context of the military aggression of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, energy security. On the eve of the event, the president of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, declared that this meeting will strengthen the political dialogue between EU member states and those outside, will provide real opportunities for the interconnection of the Republic of Moldova in the European space.