Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria reaffirm strong support for Moldova’s EU accession

Lithuania, Denmark, and Bulgaria have reaffirmed their strong support for Moldova’s accession to the European Union. Maia Sandu, President of Moldova, discussed the steps needed to advance the process during several phone calls with the leaders of these countries.

Civil society involved in monitoring Moldova’s EU alignment process

Parliament and civil society must move beyond formal, bureaucratic methods to accelerate the Republic of Moldova's alignment with European Union (EU) standards. In the process of European integration, as Parliament works to harmonise national legislation with EU laws, civil society plays a crucial role in monitoring the entire decision-making process. This was a key point discussed by participants at the annual conference titled "Cooperation between Parliament and civil society," held on May 22 in Chisinau.

Maia Sandu: Moldova’s EU integration is essential for democracy

Moldovan President Maia Sandu concluded her diplomatic tour of the European Union on Thursday by attending the Globsec forum in Prague. She expressed hope that a formal decision on opening accession negotiations will be made in the coming weeks.

Opening Moldova’s EU accession talks by late June remains “possible, but not likely”, Ștefănuță

Opening the first cluster of accession talks with the Republic of Moldova before the end of the Cypriot presidency of the Council of the EU in late June remains possible, but the chances appear slim at this stage, says European Parliament Vice President and MEP Nicolae Ștefănuță.

Maia Sandu urges progress in Moldova’s EU accession talks

The Netherlands has stood alongside the Republic of Moldova against hybrid threats and has helped protect the country’s elections, institutions, and democratic processes. President Maia Sandu made the statement during her working visit to The Hague.

Authorities in Chisinau analyze the creation of a new structure for EU fund absorption

Authorities in Chisinau are considering establishing a new structure to oversee major European projects and manage foreign funds. This initiative comes as the Republic of Moldova prepares to handle increasingly significant European investments in its journey towards joining the European Union.

EU accession talks for Moldova are getting closer, Maia Sandu says: “Things are generally going well”

The Republic of Moldova is expected to receive a formal decision regarding the opening of accession negotiations with the European Union in the coming weeks. However, authorities in Chisinau must meet all the intermediate objectives outlined in the accession process by September, prior to a new assessment by the European Commission, according to President Maia Sandu.

Maia Sandu will travel to Strasbourg for European honor ceremony

President Maia Sandu is expected next week, on May 19, in Strasbourg, to receive the European Order of Merit, a new civilian distinction established by the European Parliament, which recognizes significant contributions to European integration and the promotion of European values.

EU shows unprecedented openness to Moldova: There is a high probability the first negotiation cluster will open at the next Council

The Republic of Moldova is closer than ever to the European Union, according to both European parliamentarians and national experts. Our country is experiencing unprecedented support from European partners, and ongoing reform efforts could speed up the accession process in the coming years.

Romania vows continued support for Moldova’s EU accession

Romanian President Nicușor Dan delivered a message from Cotroceni Palace to mark Europe Day. In his address, he defended Romania's membership in the European Union (EU) while also criticizing several decisions made by Brussels regarding energy, defense, and environmental policies. Additionally, the Romanian president expressed Romania's support for Moldova's accession to the EU.

Kaja Kallas on Moldova 1 TV: “Moldova is fully aligned with EU foreign and security policy”

The Republic of Moldova aims to open all accession chapters for the European Union (EU) by 2026. However, how realistic is this timeline, and what challenges does Chișinău still face in implementing necessary reforms? Kaja Kallas, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, addresses these questions in an exclusive interview with Moldova 1, held on the occasion of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9.

President of the European Council sent a Europe Day message to Moldovan citizens: “Your future is in the EU”

The path to the European Union (EU) requires sustained effort, deep reforms, and a lot of determination. The ambassadors of the EU states to the Republic of Moldova promise, in the messages made public on Europe Day, to help our state advance on its European path, showing their conviction that "the place of the Republic of Moldova is in the EU" and that "a stronger Moldova means a stronger Europe".