News about European integration

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) ended 2025 with record-breaking results. These figures have already surprised many experts and will continue to be closely examined in many EU countries for some time to come.

Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu stated that the Republic of Moldova is on the verge of an “important announcement” from the EU, and expressed hope that the breaks between the negotiation clusters on accession would not be too long.

The total value of assets and economic resources frozen in Moldova in 2025 as a result of restrictive measures exceeds 44.7 million lei. According to the report on the implementation of international sanctions, 439 such assets and resources were identified and frozen during the specified period.

On June 9, Ungheni hosted the international forum “Border Security: Institutional Development for Future Challenges,” dedicated to strengthening regional cooperation in the field of border management and security.

According to the National Program for the Republic of Moldova’s Accession to the European Union (PNA), the deadline for the full implementation and harmonization of national customs legislation with EU standards is set for the end of 2026.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed including in the 21st package of sanctions against Russia a ban on entry into EU countries for all Russian citizens who have served in the Russian military since 2022.

In the coming days, the European Commission will launch the first round of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced this at a briefing on Tuesday, June 9.

Despite the numerous real estate projects implemented over the last 15 years, the Moldovan market continues to experience a structural deficit in some segments.

Why do the same news about Moldova’s future evoke such different reactions?

Moldova’s goal is to join the EU. Discussing another plan would mean recognizing that “we have failed with the European Union”. This is the position on the association with Romania voiced by the vice-president of the Parliament, chairperson of the commission for foreign policy, PAS deputy Doina Gherman.

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a call for applications for the selection of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups for non-refundable, in-kind support under the Green Transition Support Program for SMEs and Start-ups, implemented under the EU-funded project “Ensuring an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”.

Moldova and Switzerland will cooperate in the labor and employment sector. According to the ministry, Labor and Social Protection Minister Natalia Plugaru signed a roadmap in this direction in Geneva today.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that the European Union is ready to open its market for Armenian agricultural products without customs duties and provide the country with more than 50 million euros of financial support.

Moldovan law enforcement authorities will be able to quickly request electronic evidence directly from foreign IT companies and instantly exchange data with colleagues from other countries.

Armenia is holding regular parliamentary elections. The citizens of the country will have to elect a new National Assembly for a five-year term. As a result of the elections, the government will be formed and the future Prime Minister of the country will be determined.

Armenia is holding regular elections to the National Assembly, the country’s parliament, on June 7. The vote is seen as one of the most important in recent years, as it will actually determine the future foreign policy course of the republic, relations with Russia and the West, as well as the consolidation of the course for a peaceful settlement with Azerbaijan.

Today, nine states wish to join the European Union. The process is delayed due to the complicated accession procedure. However, as early as 2028, the European Union may admit a new, 28th member.

The initiative of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, proposing to introduce the status of “associate member” for Moldova, Ukraine and Western Balkan countries, is regarded by experts as a creative but purely political solution, which risks turning the path to full membership into a “receivership” for an indefinite period of time.

Moldova is implementing a new mechanism for calculating and adjusting the minimum wage in accordance with the EU Adequate Minimum Wages Directive. The government will be obliged to review this indicator annually, using 50% of the projected average monthly wage for the economy as a benchmark.

Balkan Pharmaceuticals presented a joint project with MedTech Park International Hospital at the EU-Moldova Investment Conference held in Chisinau.