Roaming, cheaper transfers, and new markets: Moldova's record year on the road to EU

The Republic of Moldova took decisive strides toward European Union membership in 2025, advancing critical reforms across all strategic sectors.

EU economic growth plan for Moldova moves to second stage

Moldovan authorities are preparing the second semi-annual progress report to unlock a new installment of the 1.9 billion euro European economic growth support package.

EU accession process advances as Moldova starts technical negotiations

The Republic of Moldova is entering a new phase in its journey toward European Union membership, focusing on technical accession negotiations. This process aims to initiate discussions on key areas, such as Fundamental Values, the Internal Market, and External Relations. This occurs within a challenging regional context, characterized by the ongoing war in Ukraine and political obstacles from Hungary concerning Ukraine. Experts are advising the authorities to persist with reforms to take full advantage of the opportunity for EU accession.

European integration at the local level: City Halls join new Ambassador Network

Local public authorities in the Republic of Moldova will have access to a new support mechanism as they pursue European integration. This initiative involves the launch of the Network of Local Ambassadors for European Integration, a platform for training, collaboration, and the exchange of experiences. The program is initiated by the Congress of Local Authorities of Moldova (CALM) in partnership with Swedish institutions.

Marta Kos: “EU prepared to open all accession clusters; Moldova needs to make further progress”

The Republic of Moldova has made significant progress on its European path and the European Union (EU) is ready to open all negotiation clusters officially. However, the Republic of Moldova still has a lot of work to do in the new year and, at this point, cannot be decoupled from Ukraine in the accession process, on which there is no full consensus at EU level, says European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos.

EU leaders meet to bypass Hungary’s veto on Ukraine and Moldova accession

European Union enlargement dominates the agenda of the year’s final EU Council summit on December 18-19. This meeting represents the last window for EU leaders to reach a consensus on officially launching chapter-by-chapter negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine in 2025—a process currently stalled by Hungary’s persistent opposition to Kyiv's membership.

Moldova clears path for EU accession as technical talks decouple from Ukraine

Moldova could launch "technical negotiations" with the European Union for all six policy clusters in early 2026, according to the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gherasimov.

Moldova ready for EU accession talks despite Russian pressure

The European Union has recognized Moldova's significant progress in its accession journey, confirming that all six negotiation clusters are technically ready to open.

Eugen Tomac on Radio Moldova: EU seeks to advance relations with Moldova

The commencement of technical negotiations on the first three clusters signals that the Republic of Moldova is making progress towards its goal of joining the European Union (EU), provided it continues to uphold the necessary pace of reforms. Romanian MEP Eugen Tomac expressed these views during the "Zi de Zi" show on Radio Moldova.

Brussels' strategy for the Republic of Moldova: political decision after technical reforms, experts

The Republic of Moldova is committed to continuing its European journey by implementing technical reforms and utilizing diplomatic efforts. This approach aims to create favorable conditions for a positive political decision from European Union (EU) member states. Corneliu Coteț, an expert from the "Europuls" Center, asserts that Brussels' strategy— which does not anticipate the opening of negotiation clusters with Moldova by the end of the year, despite recent comments from European leaders— is a calculated and "unique" approach in a "very complicated geopolitical context."

Moldova gains energy security via new vertical gas corridor

The European Union (EU) is embarking on an ambitious phase of EU Energy Modernization, a colossal effort estimated at €1.2 trillion by 2040.

EU Council approves €1.5 billion defence program, boosting support for Moldova and Ukraine

On December 8, the Council of the European Union approved the European Defence Industrial Programme (EDIP), which is a €1.5 billion initiative aimed at enhancing the European defence industry's capacity to respond effectively from 2025 to 2027. Alongside increased support for Ukraine, the programme also allocates additional funding for the Republic of Moldova as part of a joint procurement effort.