Of this amount, 173 million euros will go directly to the state budget, while 16 million euros will be directed to support projects in Moldova within the Neighborhood Investment Platform, the European Commission said in a press release.
The allocated funds are an additional tranche to the 289 million euros granted to Moldova in 2025.
Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said: “Moldova has once again fulfilled its commitments to the EU. The reforms undertaken are delivering real benefits, from reducing bureaucracy to improving online services and cleaning up the environment. When our partners fulfill their commitments, the EU must also fulfill its own. Our funds will directly support the people of Moldova and help the country continue on its path towards the EU.”
This payment was made after the Commission positively assessed 24 measures implemented by Moldova under the Reform and Growth Mechanism. The main reforms implemented were aimed, inter alia, at reducing the administrative burden on business, strengthening cyber security and emergency response systems, promoting digitalization of public services, increasing budget transparency, and strengthening anti-fraud, asset recovery and judicial systems. National electricity markets and balancing markets were launched, and the introduction of renewable energy sources was intensified.
As part of the Growth Plan, Moldova is implementing reforms to make the country more attractive for foreign investment. To this end, in September 2025, the Commission launched a call for applications from the private sector for the Moldova Investment Incentive Program, which will run until June 2026. The initiative aims to attract to Moldova a number of transformational private investment projects that may qualify for support from the European Commission and partner financial institutions.
