News about European integration

The Republic of Moldova and the German federal state of Bavaria will establish an intergovernmental commission to promote economic cooperation, attract investment, and expand business ties.

The Moldovan Parliament has ratified two European conventions: one on the protection of animals during international transport and one on the protection of farm animals.

The new Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, believes that the percentage of citizens in the Republic of Moldova who would vote for unification with Romania is less than 40 percent, but that this figure will rise.

Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.

The government today approved a decision to launch negotiations and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research and India’s Ministry of Education to strengthen bilateral relations and promote cooperation in the field of higher education.

Today, the Republic of Moldova is celebrating Constitution Day. To mark the occasion, government institutions and political leaders have issued statements highlighting the role of the Constitution in strengthening the rule of law, protecting citizens’ rights, and promoting the country’s development.

Vasile Tofan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, will make a working visit to Bucharest on Thursday, July 30, will pay a working visit to Bucharest, where he will hold meetings with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and President Nicușor Dan, as well as with the leadership of the Romanian Parliament. The talks will focus on strategic joint projects, economic cooperation, regional security, and the Republic of Moldova’s European integration.

On July 27, the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport published the latest data presenting the results achieved through the “EU-Ukraine Solidarity Routes.”

In Moldova, mandatory road condition assessments will be conducted every five years—in accordance with European Union standards,

It didn’t take long for former Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță to land a new position. He has been appointed senior advisor in the office of Prime Minister Vasile Tofan.

Chisinau City Hall has once again reassured residents of this. It also notes that design work is continuing at the water intake station on the Dniester River in the Vadul Lui Vode area to improve the capital’s water supply.

Parliament approved, on first reading, an increase in the maximum size of the Equality Council’s administrative staff by three positions—bringing the total to 36 employees. Implementing this measure will require additional expenditures of approximately 400,000 lei per year. The funds are planned to be allocated from the institution’s annual budget to support the new positions created in connection with the expansion of the Council’s powers, as provided for by law.

Anatol Shalaru, former minister of defense and transportation, believes that President Maia Sandu should revoke the Moldovan citizenship of Dan Dungaciu, first vice president of the Romanian party AUR.

The first official visit by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, will be to Bucharest, where he is scheduled to discuss with Romanian officials the situation on the fuel market and the identification of joint solutions.

The EU Delegation to Moldova reported that the first nine months of operation of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA)—from October 2025 through June 2026—demonstrated that closer integration with the European Union brings tangible economic benefits to both Moldovan citizens and businesses.

The Parliament of the Republic of Moldova is wrapping up its spring session and going on recess. On Monday evening, the Standing Bureau decided to submit a draft resolution on the conclusion of the first regular session of 2026 to the plenary for consideration.

In the first half of 2026, Ministry of Internal Affairs officials reported 469 attempted bribery cases—nearly 60% more than during the same period last year. This was reported by the Internal Security and Anti-Corruption Service (SPIA).

Moldova will need approximately 2.04 billion euros to modernize its sewer and wastewater treatment systems in accordance with EU requirements. Due to the significant costs involved, the reform will be implemented in phases, and some of these costs may affect rates in the future.

The ninth and final session of the free training program for aspiring entrepreneurs will take place August 11–13, 2026, in Comrat.

By 2029, the government intends to enhance the competitiveness of at least 70 companies operating in rural tourism and promote international certification in the field of medical tourism.