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Category: European Integration
The European Union will be granted extended powers to monitor the use of funds and the implementation of reforms in Moldova within the framework of the Reform and Growth Mechanism. The relevant draft has been elaborated by the State Chancellery.
The Moldovan government on Wednesday decided to create within the Foreign Ministry a “Service for Relations with Romania” aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, as well as a “Cyber Diplomacy Service” adapted to new challenges in the digital sphere.
Moldova will be not only a recipient country, but also a donor of official assistance in the European Union within the Official Development Assistance (ODA) program. The relevant decision and regulation were approved by the government.
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde has publicly backed Hungary’s possible switch to the euro, a signal that could mark a sharp reversal in the country’s economic policy after a change of government.
Moldova plans to introduce European safety standards for road tunnels over 500 meters long. There are no such facilities in the country yet, but the bill has been drafted as part of the requirements of European Union integration and applies to tunnels in operation, under construction or in design.
On April 10, the entry/exit system (EES) became fully operational at the EU’s external borders (land border crossings, airports and seaports).
The European Commission (EC) has urged EU countries to limit large-scale measures to support economies, including energy subsidies and tax cuts, because of the risk of high inflation and budget deficits.
More than 800 teams from all over the country registered for the question and answer contest about the European Union “EuroQuiz Moldova 2026”. Each team consists of 6 students and has a coordinating teacher.
A total of eight countries, namely Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania and Poland, reported PM2.5 concentrations exceeding 15 micrograms per cubic meter, well above the 5 µg/m³ level considered safe by WHO.
Moldova is becoming increasingly involved in the European security architecture, including practical support to its partners. According to President Maia Sandu, Moldova is not only a recipient of European assistance, but also an active participant in cooperation.
Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu has said that relations with Romania have a special, “family” character. He said this after a meeting with the head of the Romanian government, Ilie Bolojan, which took place in Bucharest.
The draft National Program of Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Action Plan for 2026-2030 was discussed at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection with the participation of more than 70 representatives of public authorities and institutions, civil society. Persons with disabilities – direct beneficiaries of the inclusive services that will be developed after the approval of the Program – were also involved in the discussion.
The desire of Norway and Iceland to join the EU may slow down the integration process of Ukraine and Moldova. The enlargement policy against the backdrop of Europe’s confrontation with the United States tends to favor more financially secure countries.
Maya Sandu considers the European Union “the best place in the world” – that is why so many countries want to become part of it. For Moldova, the key goal is to obtain a “certificate” of the European Union, i.e. full membership, which will ensure the country’s security and sustainable development.
The government will examine a draft agreement between the Moldovan Interior Ministry and the Department of Transport and the Irish Road Traffic Safety Authority on the mutual recognition and exchange of driving licenses.
Representatives of the parliamentary commissions for European affairs from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Finland, Poland and Germany have signed a declaration in Chisinau in support of Moldova’s and Ukraine’s European course.
Andreas Treichl, former head of the Erste Group and chairman of the supervisory board of ERSTE Stiftung, was guest editor of the Austrian edition of Die Presse as part of the anniversary celebration of the Sunday edition of Presse am Sonntag.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday that Moldova and North Macedonia are likely to be among the countries most affected by the war in the Middle East among the 40 countries in which the bank operates.
Another EU state has signed an Agreement on Social Security with Moldova. According to it, Moldovan citizens who officially worked in Slovakia will be able to receive pensions and other social benefits from this state.
Over the past few days, European Union countries have stepped up their assistance to Moldova in overcoming the crisis related to the pollution of the Dniester River.
