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This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) – jointly the EIB Group – have signed two guarantee agreements with ProCredit Bank S.A. (Moldova) and Victoriabank S.A. to enhance access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova. The […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The European Commission has disbursed an additional €18.9 million to Moldova under the Reform and Growth Facility, reaffirming EU’s steadfast support for the country’s reform path. At the same time, and in view of the significant progress made by Moldova in its reform efforts, […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs welcome Montenegro´s objective to join the EU in 2028 and praise Moldova’s EU membership efforts in resolutions adopted on Wednesday. Importance of political stability in Montenegro Parliament calls for political stability in Montenegro and substantial progress regarding electoral and judicial reforms as well […]
§This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), owner of Giurgiulesti International Free Port, Moldova’s main sea-to-river port, has launched a structured mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process through an international tender to identify potential strategic and financial investors who can further support the successful long-term development […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the Regulation to establish a Reform and Growth Facility for Moldova, a key pillar of the Growth Plan for Moldova proposed by the […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU member states and MEPs have agreed on essential improvements to a new support facility for Moldova, focusing on better financing and democratic oversight. Negotiators from the European Parliament and the Council of the EU have reached a provisional agreement on Wednesday on the […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission and the Republic of Moldova have agreed on a 2-year Comprehensive Strategy for Energy Independence and Resilience of Moldova. It has a two-fold objective of decoupling Moldova from the insecurities of Russian supply of energy and fully integrating it in […]
This article is brought to you in association with EBRD. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending an unfunded portfolio risk-sharing facility to Moldova’s OTP Bank to unlock €30 million of new finance for Moldova’s business sector, with a focus on agriculture and trade. This is the first such facility signed in Moldova, building on EBRD […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission adopted a Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova worth €1.8billion and underpinned by a Reform and Growth Facility for the period 2025-2027. The Plan, which is the largest EU financial support package since Moldova’s independence, will boost Moldova’s economy, […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. On Wednesday, MEPs adopted a resolution issuing a strong warning against continued Russian attempts to derail Moldova’s pro-European trajectory. The text, approved by 508 votes in favour, 53 against and 104 abstentions, vehemently condemns Russia’s escalating malicious activities, interference and hybrid operations ahead of […]
This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Today at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference in Chișinău, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the government of Moldova signed two agreements aiming to enhance the country’s economic and environmental resilience. EIB Vice-President Teresa Czerwińska, alongside Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Ambassador of the European Union […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Moldova became the 38th country to sign the Joint Procurement Agreement in the area of health, during an official visit to Chisinau by Commissioner for health and food safety, Stella Kyriakides. Moldova is now the 6th EU candidate country to become part of […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The EU and Moldova decided today to extend the validity of their current road transport Agreement until 31 December 2025. The Agreement aims at helping Moldova access world markets by facilitating transit through EU countries and also further developing its links with the EU market. This […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission recommended to open EU accession negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina and discussed the upcoming oral report to the Council on the progress made by Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova to address the outstanding steps made in the Commission’s Enlargement […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission has today proposed to renew the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the EU for another year, while reinforcing protection for sensitive EU agricultural products. This is done in line with EU commitments to support Ukraine for as long as it […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution, MEPs vote to reaffirm their commitment to Moldova’s future EU membership and want accession talks with Chişinău to launch before the end of the year. The Moldovan government has, MEPs say, demonstrated its determination and ability to fulfil the European Commission’s […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the EU and Moldova sign the Agreement for Moldova to become a Participating State in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. Once the Agreement is ratified by Moldova, it will provisionally apply until the full entry into force on 1 January 2024. This major […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Following a request from the European Council, and as announced by President Ursula von der Leyen on 31 May in Chisinau, the Commission and the European External Action Service have put together a package of support for the Republic of Moldova to address the […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission welcomes the Joint Declaration from EU and Moldovan telecom operators for lower roaming charges. The Declaration, facilitated by the Commission and Moldovan authorities, will bring benefits to citizens and businesses alike in the EU Member States, the European Economic Area (EEA) and […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. European Parliament President Roberta Metsola addressed today 70 000 participants of the European Moldova Assembly rally in Chisinau. Dragi cetățeni ai Republicii Moldova Dragi Europeni, I am so proud to be with you today, before this massive, massive crowd of people who believe in […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean and Moldova’s Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Lilia Dabija, signed in the presence of Moldova’s Prime Minister, Dorin Recean, an agreement in Chisinau, associating Moldova to the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme. This agreement will enable Moldovan project […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today Moldova starts its path towards joining the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – a European solidarity initiative designed to support countries in times of crisis and disaster. During his visit to Chișinău, Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, presented Moldova with a pathway document […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. In a resolution adopted on Wednesday, MEPs say EU membership for Moldova would be a geostrategic investment in a united and strong Europe. Moldova remains exposed to Russian pressure and energy blackmail, economic upheaval due to the war in neighbouring Ukraine as well as […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, at the EU-Moldova Association Council in Brussels, the European Union and the Republic of Moldova have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in a number of key areas in line with Moldova’s commitments under the EU-Moldova Association Agreement. Moving forward with Association Agreement implementation […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. The Commission is today proposing to increase the ongoing Macro-financial Assistance (MFA) to the Republic of Moldova by up to €145 million, bringing the total amount of ongoing MFA support to the country to up to €295 million. With this proposal, the Commission is […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The Transport and Tourism Committee approved two separate agreements with Ukraine and Moldova to make the cross-border transport of goods easier. The new EU road transport agreements with Ukraine and Moldova would replace existing bilateral transport agreements with EU countries and temporarily facilitate road […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. The International Trade Committee gave its green light on Thursday to double the amount of Moldovan agricultural products exported to the EU tariff-free. MEPs in the International Trade Committee approved a proposal to double quotas on seven agricultural products, the export of which has […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. EU leaders must live up to their historical responsibility and give a clear political signal to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia, confirming their European perspective. With 529 votes to 45 and 14 abstentions, Parliament adopted on Thursday a resolution calling on the Heads of State […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, the European Commission presented its Opinions on the application for EU membership submitted by Ukraine, Georgia and the Republic of Moldova as invited by the Council. Today’s Opinions are based on the Commission’s assessment in light of the three sets of criteria to […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. More Moldovan plums, grapes and other agricultural products should soon be coming to European markets tariff-free. The European Commission has today proposed a regulation allowing for temporary improved market access for the remaining seven products from Moldova which are still subject to tariff rate […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Since the start of Russia’s invasion on 24 February, the refugee influx of civilians fleeing Ukraine to reach neighbouring countries has resulted in skyrocketing humanitarian needs. The Commission is working on all fronts to provide emergency assistance to people in need, including by supporting […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Commission. Today, Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi, announced an additional €53 million to help the Republic of Moldova cope with the multiple repercussions of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine. This support will take the form of a budget support programme to be […]
This article is brought to you in association with the European Parliament. MEPs from the Foreign Affairs Committee and Security and Defence Subcommittee will visit Moldova from 31 March to 2 April, following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Led by the Vice-Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Urmas Paet (Renew Europe, Estonia) and the Chair of […]
