EU accession talks in Bucharest: Mihai Popșoi calls for merit-based assessment of candidate countries

Support for the European integration of candidate countries, strengthening national capacity to counter hybrid threats, and boosting regional cooperation were the main topics discussed on November 6 in Bucharest at the ministerial meeting of the Central European Initiative (CEI). The Republic of Moldova was represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi.

Marta Kos visits Chișinău after EU report

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will pay an official visit to Chisinau from November 8 to 10 to reaffirm the European Union’s support for the Republic of Moldova’s accession. The European official will discuss with authorities in Chisinau progress in the European integration process, reforms that need to be accelerated, and the development of regional cooperation, including in digital connectivity.

Maia Sandu explains why Moldova needs a new law on the state of siege and state of war

The Republic of Moldova needs updated legislation to regulate situations involving a state of war or siege, even as the authorities work to prevent such scenarios, President Maia Sandu says. According to the head of state, the Ministry of Defence's draft law includes provisions found in other countries’ legislation. However, Sandu criticised the Ministry for failing to explain the proposed changes in advance, saying this had fuelled public concern and drawn criticism from political opponents.

Maia Sandu warns of further Russian attempts to destabilize Moldova in the coming months

Russia is expected to make further attempts to destabilize the Republic of Moldova in the coming months and beyond, seeking to obstruct the country’s European integration. President Maia Sandu issued the warning on November 6.

“If EU rules require it”: Russian citizens could need visas to enter Moldova

The Republic of Moldova could introduce visa requirements for citizens of Russia and Belarus as part of efforts to align its policies with European Union standards. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan says the country must take the necessary steps to advance its EU accession process. However, he did not say when the new visa rules might take effect.

Mihai Popșoi holds talks with Romanian Senate President in Bucharest: “Strong cooperation makes our countries stronger”

The Republic of Moldova has made progress across all EU accession negotiation chapters, partly thanks to the active support of the authorities in Bucharest for the country’s European aspirations. These developments were discussed by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi and Romanian Senate President Mircea Abrudean during a meeting in Bucharest.

Socialists demand Tofan’s report to Parliament

The Party of Socialists (PSRM) is preparing a motion of no confidence, party leader Igor Dodon announced. He criticized Prime Minister Vasile Tofan for failing to present a 100-day progress report to Parliament. Government spokesperson Dumitru Ciorici responded that the law imposes no such obligation, urging the Socialists to drop what he called “political smoke screens” and focus on issues that matter to citizens.

Mihai Popșoi attends Central European initiative foreign ministers’ meeting in Bucharest

Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi is on an official visit to Romania, where he is attending the annual meeting of foreign ministers from Central European Initiative (CEI) member states, hosted in Bucharest.

Maia Sandu convenes Supreme Security Council meeting to discuss cyberattacks targeting government systems

President Maia Sandu has convened a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) for Friday, November 6, to discuss the Republic of Moldova’s cybersecurity and the protection of government digital services. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 10:00, followed by a press briefing by the head of state, the Presidency announced on November 5.

Marta Kos will address MPs in Chișinău during a special parliamentary session

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will address Parliament in Chișinău during a plenary session on Monday, November 9. She is expected to outline the next steps in the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession process, including the commitments the authorities must fulfill along the way.

PM Tofan on the restrictions imposed on Krasnoselski: “He can return to Tiraspol, but he will remain there for five years”

The separatist leader in Tiraspol, Vadim Krasnoselski, will be allowed to return to the Transnistrian region, but he will be barred from leaving the territory of the Republic of Moldova for five years. This announcement was made by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, following a statement from the Bureau for Reintegration Policies on the morning of November 5, which indicated that upon his return, Krasnoselski—who was recently decorated in Moscow—would be subject to “restrictive measures, including a ban on leaving the country’s territory for a period of five years.”

Parliament’s Standing Bureau rejects initiative to suspend Maia Sandu from office

The opposition’s initiative to suspend President Maia Sandu from office will not be placed on Parliament’s agenda. The Parliament’s Standing Bureau rejected the proposal, arguing that the submitted document contained no evidence and was, in fact, intended to obstruct the Republic of Moldova’s European integration—a move described as an “order” coming “from Moscow.”