News about European integration
The National Office for Cultural Development (ONDC) has announced a national competition to select the city that will represent the Republic of Moldova in the European competition for the title of “European Capital of Culture 2033.” Applications from cities and municipalities will be accepted until October 4, 2026.
President Maia Sandu has proposed developing separate plans by the end of this year to promote the Republic of Moldova and engage with the public in each European Union member state. According to her, this will help strengthen the country’s international image and garner broader public support for its accession to the EU.
Many government employees will not take vacation in August, September, or even October, as they are involved in fulfilling the commitments made by the Republic of Moldova as part of the process of joining the European Union. This was stated by the President of the Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu.
A bill has been drafted in Moldova regarding producer organizations and associations in the agro-industrial sector. It sets forth regulations governing the use of funds for financing agricultural programs.
The “Alliance of Moldovans” party is calling for transparency in the appointment of the new Central Election Commission. Citizens have a right to know who will be organizing the next elections.
The government has approved amendments to the Law on Judicial Genomic Registration, which establish the legal framework for connecting the national DNA profiling system to European mechanisms for sharing the results of genetic analyses.
Olga Stefanishina, Ukraine’s former ambassador to the United States, has been charged with a new offense. This was reported by Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Center. The court is set to determine the next pretrial measure, but the details of the charge have not yet been disclosed.
Changes will be made to Moldova’s traffic regulations. These changes concern the use of seat belts when transporting children. Drivers will be required to provide a car seat or other restraint device for children under 12 years of age or shorter than 150 cm.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced that it has begun drafting a government resolution to approve the Regulations on the Accreditation of Foreign Journalists in the Republic of Moldova.
Products with elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be permitted for use in the restoration of buildings and vehicles of historical and cultural significance, subject to specific regulated exemptions.
Products imported under the excise tax suspension procedure will be required to be backed by cash guarantees.
Moldova needs to start finding common ground. Not about everything at once, and not about the past. But at least on what kind of country we are trying to build and whether there is a place in it for people with different experiences, languages and views of what is happening.
Writers, translators, and publishers from Moldova will gain access to programs that support the translation, editing, and promotion of literary works in European markets. The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of an agreement on the Ministry of Culture’s accession to the European literary network TRADUKI.
Moldova will establish a national electronic system for the exchange of information on freight transport—eFTI.
Ukraine and Moldova will continue to collaborate on projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made this statement following a meeting with Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mihai Popșoi.
They will take place throughout August under the slogan “Wherever we are, Moldova unites us!” The program includes events for members of the Moldovan diaspora—young people, association leaders, and all citizens interested in Moldova’s development.
A quarter of a century ago, the market capitalization of each of the five largest banks in the EU exceeded that of the largest U.S. bank.
Media freedom, European integration, and reform processes in Moldova are the main topics of a recent shadow report published by the Independent Journalism Center (IJC) in collaboration with OBCT and ActiveWatch.
Former Finance Minister Mariana Durleșteanu has joined the political party “Mișcarea Respect Moldova,” which was previously led by former Parliament Speaker Marian Lupu. Durleșteanu was elected first deputy chair of the party.
The National Employment Agency will provide employment services to EU citizens. These citizens and their family members will be able to register with the agency as unemployed, undergo vocational training, and receive appropriate support in finding employment.
