Moldova prepares over 20 EU Growth Plan projects, but reforms are needed to access funds

The Republic of Moldova risks losing part of the European funds if it delays implementing the reforms assumed in the Growth Plan financed by the European Union. The warning comes from the president of the Parliamentary Commission for European Integration, Adrian Băluțel, in the context in which our country enters a crucial stage regarding the capitalization of the assistance package.

Mayor of a commune in Cluj: "European funds have greatly developed local communities"

Jucu commune in Cluj County and the village of Mășcăuți in the Criuleni District are set to sign a twinning agreement in about a month to strengthen cooperation between the two communities and pave the way for joint local development projects. Romania's experience demonstrates the importance of European funds for modernizing rural communities and developing infrastructure, stated Valentin Dorel Pojar, the mayor of Jucu Commune, on the Radio Moldova program "Zi de Zi".

Grigore Guzun on Radio Moldova: Roadmaps can outline integration priorities for candidate countries

With Brussels' announcement of roadmaps for candidate countries, the Republic of Moldova could gain an additional tool to accelerate reforms and clarify its objectives on its path toward the European Union (EU). Foreign policy expert Grigore Guzun maintains that the new documents will clarify the priorities set for the next stage of integration.

Future European budget implications for Moldova: Fund allocation and Eastern Flank priorities

Negotiations over the European Union's future Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for 2028–2034 promise to be extremely difficult. Member states will have to strike a delicate balance between funding cohesion policy and new priorities related to defence, warns expert from Brussels Tana Foarfă.

Von der Leyen pledges EU roadmap for Moldova and Canada link

The European Union will draft accession roadmaps for candidate countries, including Moldova, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Wednesday in her annual State of the European Union address.

EU Parliament calls for tough action against hybrid threats

The European Parliament adopted on Tuesday a comprehensive report warning that foreign interference and disinformation represent “an attack on the very core of the European project,” demanding urgent counter-measures.

Sandu resists EU pressure to rush appointments in judicial vetting

Divergences emerged between Brussels and Chisinau over the pace of judicial reforms on Wednesday, as Moldova's leadership resisted European Union calls to quickly fill over 160 vacant posts ahead of an upcoming enlargement report.

Speaker Grosu cites Slovenia as growth model for EU bid

Slovenia serves as an inspiring economic and institutional model for Moldova's European integration, Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated during high-level talks with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar in Ljubljana.

European envoys urge Moldova to accelerate court vetting

European diplomats reaffirmed in Chisinau on Wednesday that Moldova’s European Union accession hinges on sweeping judicial reforms, urging authorities to sustain integrity vetting despite severe court staffing shortages and procedural delays.

Joint Consultative Committee launched in Moldova to prepare local administration for accession

Local communities in the Republic of Moldova will receive direct support in their journey towards European integration through a new bilateral structure. The Joint Consultative Committee, established between the European Committee of the Regions and the Republic of Moldova, was officially launched on Tuesday, September 15, in Chișinău. This initiative aims to speed up the implementation of EU policies and improve the ability to absorb external funds.

Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria establish Europe's largest EGTC

A new cross-border cooperation structure is being established in the region. On Friday, September 11, in Constanta, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, and Bulgaria signed the founding documents for "EAST GATE," which will become the largest European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC). This new entity will unite approximately 300 public authorities, universities, and research institutions, covering a territory of 150,000 square kilometers and serving a population of over 10 million residents.

Moldova prepares for participation in EGTC for local European integration

Local authorities in the Republic of Moldova can collaborate directly with partners from European Union states through European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC). The Government is expected to soon approve a draft decision to implement the Law on EGTC.