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MEP: The European Union remains firm in support of the Republic of Moldova, despite Russia's threats

The Legislative and the Council of the European Union (EU) have reached an agreement on the Reform and Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova. The amount has been increased to 1.9 billion euros and represents the largest economic aid package proposed by the EU. The money, provided over two years, is intended to boost socio-economic reforms and strengthen the state's resilience. "The necessary steps have been taken by agreement of key European institutions, and negotiations on the final document were concluded yesterday. The European Parliament's vote will take place in early March, in Strasbourg," MEP Eugen Tomac told Moldova 1 TV.

“I am very glad that, in these challenging times, with much uncertainty and direct threats from the Russian Federation, the European Union remains steadfast and firmly committed to supporting the Republic of Moldova in its development, not only in defence against immediate challenges. Following yesterday’s negotiations, this unprecedented support package for the Republic of Moldova, announced long ago, has been supplemented by another 100 million euros. While others are trying to misinform public opinion, spreading panic and fear, the European Union is ​​helping the Republic of Moldova overcome the difficulties it is facing.”

Eugen Tomac pointed that the European Union has mechanisms to monitor the implementation of projects financed from European taxpayers’ funds and there are resources to overcome the energy crisis and develop the economy.

“The fact that pre-financing is over 18% is an equally encouraging political signal, because this means that, as soon as the money that the Republic of Moldova will have available from the European Union enters the economy, it will help the state to use part of these extremely important resources. I am confident that this money will bring positive changes in society, will support the digitalization process of the administration and will support the development of entrepreneurs in such a complicated context.”

Regarding the merger of the two prosecutors' offices, the MEP explained that it is a process that is part of the commitment to reform the justice system.

“Reform does not happen overnight, because any mechanism that has functioned poorly cannot be cured overnight, but only over time. Taking into account the entire context of the war crisis, with all the direct threats to the Republic of Moldova, both internal and external, there is an opening for strengthening state institutions. Regardless of its scale, this process must be continued. There is no other solution than for the Republic of Moldova to be able to face all the challenges when it has a justice system that will do justice for all citizens, regardless of training, influence, or social status. And obviously, these measures proposed by the Government are viewed with interest and are part of this plan that the Republic of Moldova has undertaken.”

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