Moldova secures €157M EU tranche amid accession roadmap talks

The European Union is preparing a dedicated accession roadmap for Moldova, pairing accelerated institutional integration with transitional curbs on veto powers, following the fulfillment of 95% of Chișinău's agreed reform commitments.

Moldova joins EU's leading group of candidate states in accession negotiations

On October 6, the Republic of Moldova is expected to receive a roadmap from the European Union designed to accelerate its accession process. While not all stages have been outlined yet, one condition reportedly is that the country would not immediately be granted veto rights.

Czechs show solidarity with Moldova's challenges

The Republic of Moldova should proceed with opening the remaining negotiation clusters with the European Union at its own pace, without waiting for other candidate states. However, the acceleration of negotiations must be accompanied by internal reforms, particularly in the areas of justice and the rule of law, states Czech Senator Pavel Fischer, Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Security of the Czech Senate.

Brussels announces €157 million for Moldova, aiming to open all negotiation clusters by year-end

The Republic of Moldova will receive a new tranche of 157 million euros from the Growth Plan. The announcement was made on Monday, October 5, in Brussels, following the tenth meeting of the Republic of Moldova–European Union (EU) Association Council. Additionally, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the EU aims to open all negotiation clusters with the country by the end of the year, while EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas assured that the Transnistrian region would not be an obstacle to the Republic of Moldova's EU accession.

Vasile Tofan in Brussels: Moldova-EU Association Council "roadmap"

The Republic of Moldova has already fulfilled 95% of its commitments and will receive a "roadmap" outlining the accession stages, alongside the other most advanced candidate states: Montenegro, Albania, and Ukraine.

A stronger Moldova in the EU benefits all of Europe, official from Vilnius

Lithuania maintains that the Republic of Moldova's gradual European integration must serve exclusively as a bridge to full accession, not as an alternative or a permanent interim status. Remigijus Motuzas, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Lithuanian Parliament, made this statement on the Moldova 1 program "Diplomatic Dimension."

Moldova is not alone, top EU lawmaker McAllister says

The European Union stands ready to provide sustained financial assistance to Moldova as the nation accelerates accession reforms and trade integration, a senior European Parliament lawmaker said on Thursday.

Moldova meeting in Brussels: Vasile Tofan states treaty signing expected by end of 2028

Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will lead the Republic of Moldova's delegation on Monday, October 5, at the 10th meeting of the EU– Republic of Moldova Association Council, which will take place in Brussels.

Valdis Dombrovskis in Chișinău: European integration benefits citizens and the economy

The Republic of Moldova’s European integration is not a process that will begin only after accession to the European Union, but rather one that is already yielding concrete results for citizens and the economy. This statement was made by Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, at the second edition of the International Conference on Policy Coordination for EU Convergence, held on October 1 in Chișinău.

Moldova is enhancing its dialogue with Ireland regarding EU accession

The support of Ireland—which currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union—is essential for the Republic of Moldova in its EU accession process, stated Cristina Gherasimov, Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, during meetings with Irish officials in Dublin.

EU Commissioner in Chișinău: EU preparing €157 million support package for Moldova

The Republic of Moldova is making progress in implementing the €1.9 billion Growth Plan. Grants totaling over €500 million have already been made available to the country. The European Union is assessing reform steps leading up to June 2026 in order to disburse the next tranche of support—worth €157 million—European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced on Thursday, October 1, during his visit to Chișinău.

European Commissioner: Roadmaps will ease accession negotiations for top countries

The Republic of Moldova is technically and politically prepared to open the six negotiation chapter clusters for accession, and European Union (EU) enlargement has become a geopolitical imperative, states Valdis Dombrovskis, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification.