Moldova targets EU fund absorption through Romanian strategic partnerships

Moldova is looking to leverage Romanian administrative expertise to overcome chronic bottlenecks in absorbing European Union funds. Despite the availability of significant social and infrastructure financing, Chișinău continues to face challenges linked to limited technical assistance and monitoring resources.

Staged accession: the new European blueprint for Moldova’s integration

The European Commission is developing a simplified, accelerated accession mechanism for the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine. This strategic shift responds to the geopolitical pressures of the ongoing war.

Marcel Spatari: Moldova is 20% ready for EU integration; I want 80% in two years

The Republic of Moldova is currently about 20% prepared for its accession to the European Union. The next two years will be crucial in turning political commitments into actual reforms. This statement was made by Marcel Spatari, the chairman of the Parliamentary Committee for European Integration, during the first edition of the show "The European Union and I," which aired on Moldova 1 on January 14.

“The EU and I”: Expert says laws alone aren’t enough without working institutions

The process of European integration in the Republic of Moldova is already having an impact at the local level; however, it remains not fully explained and would be challenging to implement without functional institutions and genuine dialogue between central and local authorities. Mayors and public policy experts emphasize that the success of negotiations with the European Union relies not only on laws and schedules but also on the administration’s ability to deliver tangible results for citizens.

Reform report sent to Brussels ahead of next EU Growth Plan tranche

The Government in Chisinau will submit a consolidated report to the European Commission by the end of January this year regarding the implementation of reforms. This document will serve as the foundation for the disbursement of the next instalment of the Economic Growth Plan, which is financed by the European Union and amounts to a total of 1.9 billion euros. This information was shared by the Secretary General of the Government, Alexei Buzu, during the "PE FAȚĂ" show on Moldova 1 TV, aired on January 13.

Experts and officials discuss Moldova’s EU accession on Moldova 1’s new show “Me and the European Union”

Moldova1 TV is launching a new show titled "Me and the European Union". This editorial project will explore the steps involved in the Republic of Moldova's accession to the EU. Experts, officials, and civil servants engaged in aligning Moldova with EU standards will discuss relevant topics. The first episode will be available to watch on Wednesday, January 14, starting at 8:00 p.m.

President Sandu welcomes Cyprus EU Presidency, emphasizing Moldova’s European integration goals

Cyprus officially assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

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.