Maia Sandu and António Costa discussed opening EU negotiation chapters

On Friday, June 12, the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu, spoke on the phone with António Costa, the President of the European Council. During their conversation, they discussed the progress of Moldova's accession process to the European Union, as well as preparations for the upcoming EU-Moldova Summit, scheduled for June 22. They also focused on the imminent opening of the first group of negotiation chapters, with the authorities in Chisinau emphasizing their commitment to accelerating the European integration process.

EU summit draft omits gradual integration perks for Moldova

Moldova will officially open its first European Union negotiation cluster on June 15, 2026. However, a leaked draft of the European Council's final conclusions reveals that member states will not offer Chișinău a specific accession calendar or target date.

Russian disinformation targets Moldova Deputy PM ahead of EU talks

Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration, Cristina Gherasimov, has denounced a targeted Russian disinformation campaign following a fraudulent phone call. Russian state-aligned actors orchestrated the call by impersonating the Albanian Foreign Minister.

EU dual-track expansion: Franco-German plan favors Moldova over Ukraine

Core European Union member states are driving a structural shift in enlargement policy by proposing a gradual integration model. A diplomatic non-paper, initiated by France and Germany and backed by the Benelux nations, suggests granting candidate states phased access to EU programs and policies before achieving full membership status.

Daniela Morari: Early EU accession chapters under greater scrutiny

This week is pivotal for the European path of the Republic of Moldova. Next Tuesday, June 16, in Luxembourg, the member states of the European Union (EU) will decide whether to officially open cluster negotiations with our country. This historic decision will be announced during the General Affairs Council meeting. Moldova's Ambassador to the EU, Daniela Morari, has outlined the next steps for our country and emphasized that the initial chapters opened will be subject to more rigorous monitoring by Brussels.

Sofia Summit: Alexandru Munteanu highlights Moldova’s EU path

The Republic of Moldova has a clear and steadfast aspiration to become a member of the European Union and contribute to a united, secure, prosperous, and peaceful Europe. Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu made this statement on June 10 during the summit commemorating the 30th anniversary of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), held in Sofia.

EU will launch Moldova accession talks in coming days, Von der Leyen

The European Union will launch accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine in the coming days, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday, June 9.

EU says Moldova leads accession race as chapter talks approach

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos confirmed Thursday in Chisinau that Moldova and Ukraine could officially open their first cluster of EU accession negotiations in mid-June under the Cypriot Council presidency.

Commissioner Marta Kos confirms Moldova ready for EU cluster talks

The European Union is prepared to launch official accession negotiations with the Republic of Moldova on the first cluster of chapters, with talks expected to begin in mid-June. European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, confirmed the timeline during an interview with Radio Moldova.

Moldova takes energy leadership role as Taran wins ECRB chair

Moldova will chair the Energy Community Regulatory Board (ECRB) for the first time in history.

Moldova MPs visit Brussels to advance EU membership talks after pact

A high-level Moldovan parliamentary delegation converged on Brussels from June 1–3 to accelerate European Union accession talks and strengthen inter-institutional cooperation.

Budapest drops veto on Ukraine and Moldova EU accession talks

The European Commission will formally propose opening the first cluster of accession negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova on June 16. The proposal will be debated during the General Affairs Council meeting, clearing the way for the 27 EU heads of state to officially approve the decision at the Brussels summit scheduled for June 18–19.