News about European integration

Local and central public authorities in the Republic of Moldova will be able to participate in European Groupings of Territorial Cooperation (EGTCs)—legal entities designed to facilitate the implementation of cross-border projects and the attraction of external funding.

Parliament has passed a law that will help farmers and artisans protect the uniqueness of their products. This applies to products with a “geographical indication”—for example, when cheese or jam is named after the region where it is produced using traditional recipes. Previously, obtaining such official recognition was extremely difficult due to red tape, but the new rules simplify the process.

Romanian Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac stated that Romania and the Republic of Moldova must move away from the mindset “we know each other, we respect each other, but we each have our own affairs” and develop “much bolder” projects, noting that the two countries should have “an integrated, practically identical education system.”

A package of amendments to the Competition Law No. 183/2012, designed to bring the law into line with EU regulations (including the ECN+ Directive), introduces fundamental changes to the rules of the game in the Moldovan market. First and foremost, these changes will involve stricter fines and increased liability for businesses. The maximum fines for violations of fair competition rules have been increased from 5% to 10% of the company’s total turnover for the previous year.

Upon his return from Azerbaijan, Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that the country plays a crucial role in ensuring the energy security of the European market.

Moldovan villages have a future, as their development is largely tied to agriculture, which is actively supported by the European Union. This was stated by PAS MP Marcel Spatari, chairman of the parliamentary committee on European integration.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu met today with Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP) summit, which is being held in Sofia.

Today, June 10, the border authorities of the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine signed a Joint Declaration on Cooperation in the Fight Against Transnational Crime.

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are stepping up their support for digital development in regions outside the EU where the EBRD operates, including in partner countries in Eastern Europe.

The Ministry of Finance intends to reform the budget process by limiting amendments to the state budget to one adjustment per year. This measure is part of the effort to harmonize national legislation with European Union norms and standards.

The low capacity of government agencies to utilize budget allocations and external funds remains a persistent problem in public administration. This was discussed at a joint meeting of the Committee on Economy, Budget, and Finance and the Committee on Public Finance Oversight, where the progress of the state budget’s implementation was reviewed. Lawmakers are wondering whether the authorities will be able to absorb future large-scale EU funds.

The Republic of Moldova will begin negotiations with Romania on signing an agreement regarding the construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure of strategic interest to both countries, including the Ungheni Road Bridge across the Prut River.

There are approximately 13,000 civil society organizations registered in the Republic of Moldova, of which about 5,000 are actively operating.  In recognition of their work, the ninth “Civil Society 2026” Gala was held in Chisinau, where seven organizations received European Union awards for outstanding achievements and solidarity.

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.