INTERVIEW // Cristina Gherasimov: We expect 2025 to be challenging. We must be united to anchor the Republic of Moldova in the space of peace

The Republic of Moldova advanced during 2024 on the path to accession to the European Union, despite the major challenges caused by the war launched by the Russian Federation in Ukraine and the hybrid pressures against our country. The challenges could continue in 2025, and they derive from the fact that the Russian Federation does not respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, Cristina Gherasimov said in an interview for Moldova1 TV. The Republic of Moldova is working to know how to react in such a way as to diminish the dangers that threaten the European path, and 2030 is a real deadline for completing preparations for accession to the EU.

EU Council agrees to start negotiations with European Parliament on growth plan for the Republic of Moldova

The Council of the European Union has established its negotiating position on the Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova. The Council Presidency will now initiate discussions with the European Parliament regarding this facility, as announced by the European Commission.

A memorandum signed in Chisinau: The Republic of Moldova will adopt North Macedonia's experience in European integration process

The Republic of Moldova will adopt the best practices of North Macedonia as it progresses in its European integration journey. In this context, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed today in Chisinau. The two countries will soon develop an action plan that enables their respective teams to share knowledge and experiences, starting in 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, emphasized that Moldova has valuable lessons to learn from North Macedonia, which is at a more advanced stage in its European integration process.

The Republic of Moldova will have access to European funds worth 1.8 billion euros next year

The European Commission has approved, and the European Parliament is to adopt at the beginning of next year, an economic growth plan for the Republic of Moldova worth 1.8 billion euros. This was announced on Tuesday by MEP Siegfried Mureșan after the EU- Moldova PAC Meeting, in Brussels.

EU will disburse last 50 Million Euro installment of macro-financial assistance for the Republic of Moldova

The European Union will disburse the last 50 million euro tranche of macro-financial assistance for this year for the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the presidential administration after the meeting of President Maia Sandu with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.

Progress of the Republic of Moldova in reforms implementation, discussed in Brussels. Gherasimov: We have advanced in multiple areas

The eighth meeting of the Moldova-European Union Association Committee is taking place today in Brussels. The event provides an important platform for dialogue to assess the progress made by the country in areas such as the economy, security, and energy, as well as the necessary adjustments in all negotiation chapters. The Republic of Moldova is advancing on two essential fronts, said the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov.

Moldova launches EU accession handbook for integration process

The "Handbook on Negotiations for the Republic of Moldova's Accession to the European Union" was launched on Thursday in Chișinău.

The Republic of Moldova proved political maturity, but we must remain vigilant, Jānis Mažeiks

The recent elections and constitutional referendum in the Republic of Moldova have been described as a "success," despite attempts at external interference. In an interview on "Dimineata cu Radio Moldova," the Ambassador of the European Union in Chisinau, Jānis Mažeiks, said that the elections showcased the country's democratic progress. However, he cautioned that challenges still lie ahead.

European Commission: The bilateral screening process of the Republic of Moldova is advancing smoothly

The bilateral screening process of the Republic of Moldova is advancing smoothly, according to the European Commission's report on the annual enlargement package. The Republic of Moldova has a certain level of preparation in the field of public administration reform and progress has been made in terms of the verification and appointment of judges and prosecutors - these are some of the conclusions of the report. However, the Commission recommends Chisinau to make progress in the process of checking and appointing members to the Superior Council of Magistracy and the Supreme Court of Justice, improving the functioning of the National Institute of Justice, but also strengthening the capabilities to fight cybercrime.

The Republic of Moldova signed two agreements with the EU on cooperation in justice field

In Brussels, two agreements were signed with the European Union, which will open new opportunities for the Republic of Moldova within the "Justice" (JUST) and "Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values" (CERV) programs for the period 2021-2027. The agreements were signed during the meeting on the sidelines of the bilateral screening session of the legislation of the Republic of Moldova. This was announced by the Minister of Justice Veronica Mihalov-Moraru during a briefing.

New bilateral screening session in Brussels. Moldovan and European experts analyze three important chapters

In the following days, a new bilateral screening session will take place in Brussels, an essential part of the accession negotiations of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union. Three other important chapters will be analyzed by experts from the European Commission, announced the Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov. It is the Economic Criteria, Chapter 32 - Financial Control and Chapter 23 - The Judiciary and Fundamental Rights.

Robert Fico: Life in the EU is not easy, but being a member of the EU is the best thing a country can do

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Dorin Recean, and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovakia, Robert Fico, discussed in Bratislava the bilateral relations between the two countries, the European path of the Republic of Moldova and economic cooperation.