News about European integration
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mihai Popșoi stated in an interview with CNN that, in his view, the time has come for a reasonable, sustainable, and just resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, one based on the principles of international law.
Moldova has begun accession negotiations with the European Union under Cluster 1—“Fundamental Values.” The intergovernmental conference that launched this phase took place on Monday, June 15, in Luxembourg. The country’s delegation was led by Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu.
14 European regulations are being transposed into national law with the aim of establishing a modern, European, and unified regulatory framework in this area.
The Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Moldova and the EIT Urban Mobility Innovation Hub East have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that opens up new opportunities for cooperation in the areas of sustainable mobility, innovation, and the development of modern energy solutions.
The authorities are shifting from the mechanical reduction of regulations that characterized previous periods to a process of “smart” debureaucratization, designed to ease the burden on the business environment through modern technological solutions and cost minimization.
The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) is a tool for Moldova to strengthen energy security, develop renewable energy sources, and protect consumers, said Carolina Novak, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, at the FOREN 2026 forum.
The chairs of the European Affairs Committees of the parliaments of Italy, Greece, Portugal, and Spain, along with the chair of the European Integration Committee of the Moldovan Parliament, signed a joint declaration in support of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union.
The second Intergovernmental Conference between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union is taking place in Luxembourg, marking the official launch of accession negotiations under Cluster 1—“Fundamental Values.”
Armenia is seeking to obtain special economic status in the EU, following the example of Moldova and Ukraine. This was announced by Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan in the country’s Parliament on June 12.
The head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, has faced mounting political pressure following the release of a French document proposing a radical overhaul of her powers.
The European Union has unanimously adopted a common negotiating position for the opening of the first round of negotiations with Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova.
The “Republic of Moldova – Benelux” Forum, held in Maastricht (Netherlands), brought together more than 120 participants and 30 Moldovan companies representing economic sectors with export and investment potential: agriculture and processing, logistics and transportation, information technology, energy, and business services.
The results of the “Moldova–European Union” investment conference, at which the attraction of over one billion euros in investments was announced, have sparked a mixed reaction among the public. Some skeptics questioned the significance of the signed agreements, calling them “mere intentions,” but Alexandru Munteanu gave a decisive response to the critics: “Investments don’t just fall from the sky!”
Moldova presented its strategic development priorities and key sectors for investment at the “Republic of Moldova – Benelux” forum, which took place in Maastricht. At the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization Eugen Osmocescu identified the sectors in which the government seeks to attract capital from the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The minister emphasized the country’s economic integration into the Single European Market.
Parliament is debating a media bill that would establish a Registry of Media Service Providers under the Ministry of Culture. The bill’s authors insist on the need for transparency and modernization of the media sector. The opposition fears that linking state subsidies to registration in the Registry will become a tool for controlling the press.
Radu Vrabie, Director of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, took part in the 3rd High-Level Conference of Heads of Customs Administrations from the Western Balkans and EU Member States, held on June 11 in Athens.
The Republic of Moldova has officially joined WorldSkills Europe—the European platform for the development of vocational skills and technical and vocational education.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova has announced the launch of a permanent platform for dialogue with representatives of the judiciary. Authorities expect that regular coordination between key institutions will help accelerate justice reforms, support European integration, and boost public confidence in the judicial system.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) expects to provisionally conclude negotiations on Chapter 10, “Information Society and Media,” by the end of 2026 as part of the Republic of Moldova’s accession process to the European Union.
Major EU countries are discussing options for a major overhaul of the diplomatic service. In essence, this amounts to the de facto dismantling of Kaia Kallas’s department—she may be stripped of her authority and control over 140 diplomatic missions.
