European integration

Among the EU countries from July 2025 to January 2026, the minimum wage remained unchanged in Belgium, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Luxembourg and Slovenia. The biggest increases were recorded in Bulgaria, Hungary, Lithuania and Slovakia, where it increased by more than 11% over the period, Logos Press reported.

The Moldovan authorities will extend the ban on flights of more than 200 airlines. The corresponding draft of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Regional Development has been published on the government portal for public discussion”, Logos Press reported.

According to the head of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Anca Dragu, investments in Moldova represent a strategic opportunity for foreign companies, as the country’s economy is dynamic and on the European path that will ensure growth and development, Logos Press reported.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu’s remarks about possible unification with Romania have caused resonance not only inside the country, but also in Germany and other European countries, Logos Press reports.

Reforming the administrative-territorial structure and strengthening institutional capacities are crucial for Moldova’s preparation for accession to the European Union, Logos Press reports.

Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu’s visit to Brussels was rather symbolic – to show the unconditional priority of European integration for the new government (as well as the previous visit to Bucharest – to demonstrate the continuation of close ties).

Ukraine, like Moldova, has completed the bilateral screening stage and is ready for the next step in the European integration process, but it does not yet have the support of all EU member states. Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister for European Integration Cristina Gerasimov believes that it is the EU’s duty to break this deadlock, Logos Press reported.

The area of financial control tops the ranking of the country’s readiness for the EU accession process, while public procurement and freedom of expression continue to face significant challenges.

Vilnius supports Chisinau’s course on European integration: the main focus is on economy, energy security and defense, Logos Press reports.

Ukraine has expressed its intention to separate Moldova and Ukraine in the EU accession process, Logos Press has reported.

Changes are coming in the list of priorities for EU agriculture and in the system of their financing. Agrarians and authorities of the Republic of Moldova, i.e. the “factors of influence and decision-making” of the EU candidate country, should at least be aware of them.