Marta Kos: Moldova Is Advancing Impressively Toward EU Membership

Marta Kos: “It is the autumn of enlargement, and Moldova is making impressive progress”

Moldova is making impressive progress towards accession to the European Union and is among the leading countries in the enlargement process, said the European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, following the EU–Moldova Association Council meeting held in Brussels.

Marta Kos

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“Today’s discussion comes at a turning point in relations between Moldova and the European Union. Moldova is now moving towards EU membership at an impressive pace. You are one of the leading countries in this regard. We have already opened two negotiation chapters. We expect to open two more soon and to have all of them open by the end of this year. And we support you in your hard work to meet the interim criteria on the rule of law,” said Marta Kos.

The European Commissioner emphasised that reforms must continue in several areas, with a focus on the judiciary and strengthening the rule of law. According to her, the pace of reforms and the process of rapprochement with the EU must be maintained even in the face of the challenges facing the Republic of Moldova.

“Reforms are progressing in all areas, including the judiciary and the strengthening of the rule of law, which are among our key priorities. Secondly, we are working to ensure economic growth in Moldova and to create more jobs. (…) We hope that the momentum and commitment to reforms will be maintained despite the challenges, because reforms and closer integration with the European Union will make a real difference to the daily lives of Moldovan citizens,” said the European official.

Marta Kos also spoke about the need to strengthen the Republic of Moldova’s energy independence, in the context of the current difficulties in the sector.

“We are also making progress towards Moldova becoming energy-independent. We have spoken at length about this form of energy independence, as well as the challenges you are facing. Our partnership has been put to the test by these difficult circumstances we are going through. Current developments show once again how important it is to step up the pace of these efforts so that your system can become independent, and this is where you have a role to play,” said Marta Kos.

The European Commissioner reaffirmed the EU’s support for the Republic of Moldova and for the process of European integration.

“It is the autumn of enlargement, but this is only possible because the European Union is doing its job, as are the Commission and the Member States,” concluded Marta Kos.

This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.

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